Black Bean Lentil Tacos (Easy!)
These high-protein vegan tacos combine hearty black beans and lentils. They're easy to make, customizable, and so satisfying!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup green/brown lentils*
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning (or more)
- 1/3 cup salsa (I like Blender Salsa)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 8 corn tortillas (or other tortilla)
Toppings of choice:
- Tomato, lettuce, red onion, sweet corn, vegan cheese, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, etc.
Instructions
- Cook lentils according to package directions and drain. (I simmer mine in a pot of water for 18-20 minutes or until tender, not mushy.)
- While the lentils are cooking, finely dice the onion.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for about 7-8 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. water for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince the garlic.
- Once onion is translucent, add garlic and taco seasoning. Stir and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the cooked lentils (drained) and black beans (rinsed and drained). Mash the mixture with a potato masher to desired consistency.
- Add the salsa and vegetable broth. Stir and heat for about 7-8 minutes uncovered or until slightly thickened. (Add a splash more vegetable broth if needed for a moist texture.) Taste and add salt or seasoning if desired.
- Spoon the mixture into warmed tortillas and finish with toppings of choice.
Notes
*Lentils: 1 cup dry lentils equals about 2.5 cups cooked. (If you're short on time, you can use two 15 oz. cans of lentils instead of cooking your own.)
Make it spicy: Add diced jalapeño (with the garlic), chipotle, medium green chiles, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce.
Other uses: The lentil mixture is great on taco bowls, rice bowls, burritos, and nachos as well.
Yield: Recipe makes about 3.5 cups of the lentil mixture. (I find this is about 4 large servings, or 5-6 medium servings.)
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 403 kcal | Carbohydrates: 75 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5 g | Potassium: 988 mg | Fiber: 26 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 250 IU | Vitamin C: 8 mg | Calcium: 123 mg | Iron: 7 mg
