Lentil Tacos + Homemade Taco Seasoning

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6

Recipe by Dana Jones

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped

• 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced

• 1 cup dried brown lentils, washed and drained

• teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 ½ cups water

• Corn tortillas

• Roma tomato, diced

• Lime, quartered

• Queso fresco, crumbled

• Pickled onions

• Homemade taco seasoning

Taco Seasoning Instructions:

1. Combine all spices and herbs in a jar or small bowl:

   • 1 tablespoon chili powder

   • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

   • ¾ teaspoon onion powder

   • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder

   • 1 ½ teaspoon oregano

   • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

   • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2. Shake or stir ingredients until thoroughly combined

Lentil Taco Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

2. Cook carrot, onion, and garlic on medium-low heat until the onion softens

3. Add lentils, salt, and taco seasoning

4. Cook until spices are fragrant and lentils are dry, roughly 1 minute

5. Add water and bring to a boil

6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes

7. Uncover and cook until mixture thickens

8. Serve with warm corn tortillas and garnish with pickled onions, tomato, fresh squeezed lime juice, and crumbled queso fresco