Mexican
Mexican Lentil Tacos
Smoky vegan lentil taco filling with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, tomato paste, garlic, and corn tortillas.
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
Serves4
The good part
These vegan lentil tacos are smoky, budget-friendly, and naturally gluten-free when served in corn tortillas.
Texture tip
Mash part of the lentil filling so it clings to the tortillas while leaving some lentils whole.
Serving ideas
Add cabbage, salsa, avocado, pickled onion, cilantro, lime, and hot sauce.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 corn tortillas
- Cabbage, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and lime
Make
Method
- 01Cook lentils until tender, then drain well.
- 02Cook onion and garlic in oil until fragrant.
- 03Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- 04Add lentils and a splash of water, then simmer until thick.
- 05Serve in warm corn tortillas with cabbage, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
Keep cooking
Swaps, storage, and useful next steps.
Estimated nutrition varies by ingredients and brands used.