Tasty Lentil Tacos

Name: Tasty Lentil Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 0.66666668653488 cup finely chopped onion; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 0.66666668653488 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or to taste; 1.6666667461395 cups chicken broth; 0.66666668653488 cup salsa; 12 taco shells

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This fun taco dish is both healthy and delicious. It will be a hit with the entire family! Serve with your favorite taco fillings, such as sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Cheddar cheese.

Recipe by MK!

Published on August 27, 2010

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
⅔ cup finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
⅔ cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or to taste
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup salsa
12 taco shells

Directions

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix lentils and taco seasoning into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute.
Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa.
Serve about 1/4 cup lentil mixture in each taco shell.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304	Calories
10g	Fat
44g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 714mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 9g	33%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 3mg	15%
Calcium 67mg	5%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 412mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.