Lentil and Quinoa Tacos

We’ve compiled some delicious new recipes for the relaunch of eatfresh.org. This lentil and quinoa recipe is full of protein and fiber making this a hearty and filling taco filling. Serve with shredded cabbage, green onions, cilantro, avocado and cashew cream – yum! Recipe below serves 8. https://eatfresh.org/recipe/main-dish/lentil-and-quinoa-tacos-new

Ingredients

  • 4 Mushrooms diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic diced2 tablespoons Canola Oil or Grapeseed Oil or Safflower Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Lentils cooked
  • 2 cups Quinoa cooked
  • 16 Corn Tortillas 4-inch

Directions

  • In a large skillet, sauté mushrooms and garlic in oil with a pinch of salt until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked lentils and cooked quinoa to skillet.
  • Combine spices together in a small bowl, then add spice mixture to skillet. Stir well to combine to coat mixture with spices.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes or until mixture is lightly browned.
  • Serve 1/4 cup filling in each tortilla and top with your favorite taco fixings (shredded cabbage or lettuce, cilantro, green onions, avocado, lime, hot sauce).

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