Crunchy Lentil Tacos

These crunchy tacos have a Mediterranean flair with avocado-feta guacamole and seasoned lentils as their base. Serve them “taco bar style”and let the whole family dig in!

This recipe comes to us from EA Stewart of Spicy RD Nutrition.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or vegetable oil
• 2 ½ cups pre-cooked lentils
• 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped, and divided
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 small avocados or 2 medium to large avocados
• 1 cup crumbled feta, shredded, or dairy-free cheese
• 8-12 crunchy taco shells
• Optional, for serving: Chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, cilantro, hot sauce

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add oil and ½ of the chopped onion {~ ½ cup} to the pan, stirring until onion is softened, ~ 2 minutes. Add cooked lentils to the pan and stir, then add cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and water to lentil/onion mixture, and stir well to combine. Turn heat down to low to simmer while preparing the avocado feta guacamole.

Remove skin and pit from avocados and place them in a medium sized mixing bowl. Mash avocados with a fork, then add remaining chopped onion and feta cheese, stirring well to combine.

Spoon lentil “meat” mixture in to a serving bowl, and place it on the table along with the taco shells, avocado feta guacamole, and desired taco fixins’ so everyone can serve themselves “Taco Bar Style”.