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Black Bean Lentil Tacos
4.8 from 48 votes

Black Bean Lentil Tacos

These high-protein vegan tacos combine hearty black beans and lentils. They are easy to make, customizable, and so satisfying!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan, Mexican-American Fusion, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils or about 2 1/2 cups cooked, or brown lentils
  • 15 oz. black beans canned
  • 1 yellow onion small
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup salsa (I like homemade blender salsa)
  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth
  • tortillas (I used corn)
Toppings of choice:
  • lettuce
  • corn
  • vegan cheese
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • cilantro
  • tomato etc

Instructions

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  1. Cook lentils according to package directions and drain. (I simmer mine in a pot of water for 18-20 minutes or until tender, not mushy.)
  2. Meanwhile, dice onion and mince garlic.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for about 7-8 minutes.
  4. Once onion is translucent, add garlic and taco seasoning. Stir and sauté for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat. Add cooked lentils (drained) and black beans (rinsed and drained). Mash mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Add salsa and vegetable broth. Stir and heat for about 5 minutes. Add more vegetable broth as necessary to keep it a creamy, moist consistency. Taste and add more salt or seasoning if desired.
  7. Spoon mixture into a tortilla with toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Canned lentils: If you're short on time, you can use two 15 oz. cans lentils instead of cooking your own.
  • Other uses: The lentil & bean mixture is great on taco bowls, rice bowls, burritos, or nachos as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Potassium 1207mg (26%) Fiber 31g (124%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 387IU (8%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Potassium 1207mg 26%
Fiber 31g 124%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 387IU 8%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.