Vegan Lentil Tacos

Special Diets

Vegan Lentil Tacos

265kcal
14gprotein
10 minprep
20 mincook
4servings
Easy

Smoky, spiced lentil tacos in corn tortillas with avocado, salsa, and lime. A satisfying plant-based dinner under 270 calories.

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Ingredients

  • 250g green or brown lentils, cooked
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Half tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Salsa, lime, and coriander to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Fry onion and garlic in a pan for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add cumin, paprika, and chilli. Cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add lentils and tomato purée. Cook 5 minutes, mashing slightly.

  4. 4

    Season well.

  5. 5

    Warm tortillas. Fill with lentil mixture.

  6. 6

    Top with avocado, salsa, lime, and coriander.

Tip: Lentils provide around 9g of protein per 100g cooked — one of the best plant-based protein sources.