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Celebrate Taco Tuesday by building your own taco bar with this quick and easy recipe. The filling—a combination of lentils, refried beans, and seasonings—takes only about 20 minutes to make, and while it’s simmering, you can set the table with all your favorite taco fixings. Leftovers make a great next-day lunch rolled into tortillas or piled onto a big tossed salad. Prep tip: Wear gloves and be careful not to rub your face when working with fresh hot chiles, which contain a spicy, burning compound that can stick to your skin.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions, chopped (2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
- ½ fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked brown lentils or two (15-ounce) cans lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can fat-free vegetarian refried beans
- 1 cup vegetable stock or water, plus more as needed
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
- 12 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
- Toppings such as shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, red onion, avocado, fresh cilantro, and salsa or taco sauce
Instructions
- Combine the onions, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic in a large skillet. Cook over high heat until tender, stirring occasionally and adding water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the lentils, refried beans, stock, and taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until slightly thick, adding up to 1 cup more stock to reach the desired consistency.
- Serve the lentil mixture in tortillas with toppings.
Per serving (1 taco): 171 calories, 32 g carbohydrates, 8.3 g protein, 1.7 g total fat, 0.4 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 247 mg sodium, 7.6 g fiber, 4.6 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (4)
(5 from 4 votes)This is a definite winner in my house..
So simple! I will be making these tonight and serving with fresh pico de gallo.
A simple, delicious recipe that’s super easy to put together - great for hot Australian summers! This has been a staple weekend treat for my partner and I for a few years now. Thanks so much :)
Looking forward to making this!