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Lentil Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

This recipe is quick and easy, it takes under 30 minutes to make. The avocado cilantro sauce makes these tacos a real keeper. 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

For the lentil filling:

For the avocado cilantro sauce:

  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon agave
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the tacos:

  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 mangoes, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • To make the lentils: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Add in the spices and continue to cook for 1 minute more until the spices are fragrant. Add in the vegetable broth and lentils. Cover and bring to a low simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes until all of the broth is absorbed and the lentils are cooked.
  • To make the avocado cilantro sauce: Add all of the sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender, and blend until your sauce is smooth.
  • To prepare the tacos: On a gas stove, use tongs to hold a tortilla over a flame for about 20 seconds per side to warm them. If you do not have a gas stove, warm the tortillas, by preheating the oven to 350F (180C), wrapping the tortillas in foil, and baking for 10 to 20 minutes until warmed throughout.
  • Assemble the tacos by spreading the lentil mixture on a tortilla, adding toppings, and dolloping some sauce across the top.

Notes

* To make these gluten free, make sure you use gluten free tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal

Find it online:

https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/video-lentil-tacos-with-avocado-cilantro-sauce/