Lentil Taco Bowls

• 1 cup dried lentils (brown or green)
• 1 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 TBSP chili powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano leaves
• ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup jarred salsa (use your favorite)
• 1 ½-2 cups cooked yellow rice
• 1 ½-2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 large avocado, sliced or try it with guacamole - yum!
• 1-2 cups chopped tomato
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• ¼ cup sour cream (regular or vegan)
• ½ cup grated sharp cheddar (optional)
• tortilla strips or chips for a crispy topping

EXTRA TOPPING OPTIONS

• salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Thinly sliced red onion pickled or regular
• sliced bell pepper raw or sautéed
• corn or corn salsa
• hot sauce or taco sauce
• Roasted Sweet Potato
• black beans