Lentil Walnut Tacos
These hearty and flavorful lentil walnut tacos are a delicious plant-based alternative to traditional ground meat tacos. The filling is rich, savory, and offers a satisfying texture. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 40 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 448 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir fruita seca i fruits de closca. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 0,5 tassabrown lentil, rinsed
- 1,5 tassavegetable broth
- 0,5 tassawalnut, chopped
- 1 csolive oil
- 0,5 uyellow onion, finely diced
- 2 gragarlic, minced
- 1 ctchili powder
- 0,5 ctcumin
- 0,5 ctsmoked paprika
- 0,5 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, ground
- 2 cstomato paste
for serving
- 8 ucorn tortilla
- 1 ulime, cut into wedges
- 0,25 tassacilantro, chopped
- 0,25 ured onion, thinly sliced(opcional)
- 1 uavocado, diced(opcional)
Estris
saucepan · fork · skillet · potato masher
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Combine the lentils and vegetable broth in a small saucepan.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure lentils are cooked through but not mushy.
- 3
While the lentils cook, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Add the yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Uns 7 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Do not burn the garlic.
- 7
Add the chopped walnuts and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- 8
Once the lentils are cooked, drain any excess liquid and add them to the skillet with the onion and walnut mixture.
- 9
Mash about half of the lentil mixture with a fork or potato masher to create a hearty texture, leaving some lentils whole.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: This helps bind the filling together.
- 10
Cook the lentil walnut filling for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Uns 5 min
- 11
Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: You can warm them in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
- 12
Serve the lentil walnut filling in the warm tortillas.
- 13
Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced red onion, and diced avocado, if desired.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 447,9kcal
- Proteïnes
- 14,2g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 57,5g
- Greixos
- 21,2g
- Fibra
- 12g
- Sucre
- 5,4g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover lentil walnut filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat the filling gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.