Instant Pot Lentil Tacos
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
97 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Instant Pot Lentil Tacos
Description
This recipe features lentils cooked in an Instant Pot with chicken or vegetable broth, salsa, and a blend of spices including onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Pressure cooking the lentils ensures they become tender and naturally absorb the flavors quickly. Once cooked, the lentil mixture is stirred gently and used as a taco filling.
The texture of the filling is soft yet slightly firm to hold together in tortillas. The combined spices and salsa provide balanced warmth, mild heat, and savory depth. The toppings like shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onion, avocado or guacamole, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and additional salsa or hot sauce add contrasting textures and flavors, enhancing the taco experience.
These lentil tacos are an approachable plant-based option that can be served as a meal or casual snack. Preparing the filling in one pot reduces cleanup and cooking time. The recipe yields about four cups of filling, suitable for approximately sixteen 1/4-cup servings, and pairs well with either corn or flour tortillas.
Leftovers store well and the filling can be reheated gently. Adjust toppings as desired for variety.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils green or brown, dry
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Topping ideas:
- corn tortilla for serving, or flour tortillas
- cheese shredded
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- avocado , chopped (or guacamole)
- cilantro fresh
- green onion , chopped
- olive
- sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- salsa , or hot sauce
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to instant pot and stir to combine.
- Close the lid and move valve to sealing position.
- Cook on manual (high pressure) for 15 minutes.
- Once the timer beeps, cover the valve with a towel and switch it to quick release to release all of the pressure.
- Open lid and gently stir.
- Allow to cool while you prepare toppings.
- Serve warm, inside corn or flour tortillas, with desired toppings.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 4 cups of lentil filling, sufficient for approximately 16 tacos when using 1/4 cup per taco.
- Prepare the filling in advance and reheat gently before serving.
- Choose between corn or flour tortillas based on preference; both work well.
- Customize toppings such as cheese, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream to suit taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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