Chipotle Lentil Tacos

Delicious pantry-inspired tacos featuring chipotle black lentils topped with a simple salad. A perfect base for roasted vegetables or your other favorite toppings.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings, 2 tacos each

Calories 204kcal

Ingredients

Lentils:

½ cup uncooked black lentils
1 cup water
1 whole chipotle pepper with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
Pinch of salt

Toppings:

1 cup torn butter lettuce
1 scallion sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
Pinch of salt
4 warm tortilla

Instructions

In a pot, combine the lentils, water, chipotle pepper, cumin, coriander, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook until the lentils are tender; 25 to 30 minutes.
While the lentils are cooking, combine the lettuce, scallions, olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Toss until well combined.
When the lentils are done, spoon in the lentils and salad into the warm tortillas. Serve with your favorite toppings like hot sauce, salsa, or cheese.

Notes

Tips + Tricks: This filling is fairly spicy. To tone it down, use less chipotle pepper or leave it out.

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