6-Ingredient Easy Lentil Tacos
I don’t think there’s anything better than smoky, spicy, and SIMPLE 6-Ingredient Easy Lentil Tacos on Taco Tuesday! This easy dinner can be made using packaged steamed lentils to cut down on preparation time.
Vegan, Gluten free option, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Egg Free
Isn’t TACO TUESDAY the best night of the week?!
Tacos are a favorite around here because…
- They’re SO EASY to make QUICKLY,
- They’re SO FUN… I mean who doesn’t love to assemble their own meal? Calling all kiddos!! And,
- They’re a SATISFYING meal that can be full of good-for-you nutrition!
Bonus #4, tacos are a great vehicle to add veggies to your meal.
Whether your filling is made from veggies (hellooooo shroomtown tacos) or you add a bunch of chopped tomatoes and guac on top, they’re veggie-licious and SATISFYING! None of that “plant-based meals leave me feeling empty” feeling.
I make these Easy Lentil Tacos all the time… I mean, 6-ingredients… UMM YES PUH-LEASE! And it’s about time I share it with you!
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Why You Should Eat More Lentils…
Lentils are one of my favorite plant-based proteins because they’re so easy to make. I particularly love using pre-steamed and packaged lentils you can buy at Trader Joe’s or in the produce section of many grocery stores. All you have to do is rinse them off, and add them to the skillet. It makes dinnertime THAT much easier!
Here are some other health benefits about lentils. They’re…
- Rich in IRON and FOLATE
- Packed with PROTEIN
- Full of FIBER
- Loaded with MAGNESIUM
- Delicious and easy to prepare
Want more recipes with lentils? Check out my new cookbook, The 28-Day Pescatarian Meal Plan + Cookbook!
How to Make Easy Lentil Tacos
Saute onions, garlic, and peppers in a large sauté pan for just 3-5 minutes. Once your veggies begin to soften, add tomatoes, lentils and spices.
Then the fun begins and you get to decide where to stuff ’em… You could use taco shells, whole wheat tortillas, or even large lettuce leaves (for a lower carb take).
You can also get creative with the TOPPINGS! If you’re not vegan, add shredded cheese (or use a dairy free cheese alternative), Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream), guacamole or avocado, and extra salsa for an even bigger flavor kick! The combinations are ENDLESS!
These 6-ingredient Easy Lentil Tacos are…
- A quick weeknight dinner
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Food allergy friendly
- Perfect for Meatless Monday
- High in fiber
- Full of plant based protein
Watch me make ’em…
Print6-Ingredient Easy Lentil Tacos
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry lentils or 2 cups cooked lentils
- Nonstick olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped peppers (a mixture of bell peppers and jalapeño if more heat is desired)
- 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 six-inch high fiber tortillas or lettuce leaves
- Optional: Avocado, Cilantro, Salsa
Instructions
- Prepare lentils according to package directions or use pre-packaged steamed lentils (like those from Trader Joe’s).
- Add onions, garlic and peppers to a large sauté pan lightly coated with olive oil over medium heat. Saute for about 3-5 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
- When the onions have softened, add tomatoes, 2 cups cooked lentils and spices. Continue to saute over medium heat for another 3-5 minutes, until spices are evenly distributed throughout the lentil mixture.
- To assemble tacos: Heat tortillas on a dry pan for about a minute on each side. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup lentil taco meat and dress with desired toppings — avocado, salsa, cilantro, etc. Alternatively you can use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas. Enjoy immediately!
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I love this taco! It is so simple and any busy mom like myself has time for it. I would be lying if I said I didn’t make it once a week. 🙂 Your creations are always quick and delicious. It was on my favorite taco newsletter I sent out.
Thank you so much Elisabeth — that makes me SO happy! 🙂 It’s definitely on repeat over here too… delicious, nutritious + totally affordable!! XO
Omg…I make tacos all the time and never thought of using lentils…fabulous!!! Definitely a dinner within the next week. Thank you!
Such a great addition!
I love how you used lentils! What a great idea. And wonderful video!
Thank you so much Lauren! 🙂
Yum!!! Lentil tacos are the best!!! I love your easy recipe, and great job with the video too!
Awesome photos! I could take a bite out of that taco right now!
Simple and vegan?! Love it! Adding to my taco tuesday list :-D.
This does look really filling and delicious!
100% so filling…all that great plant-based fiber + protein!!
Fantastic video! I have to make these -such a lentil fan 🙂
Thank you so much Deanna!! I know you are, so these are right up your alley!!
These tacos look so yummy!! I’ve never put lentils in tacos before but its such a great budget and vegetarian friendly switch up.
Absolutely!! A must-try!!
Wow, you nailed your video!
Thank you so much Diane that is so sweet of you! Practice, practice, practice!!