Lentil Taco Bowls

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    564 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Lentil Taco Bowls

Lentils are seasoned up with southwestern spices and served up in cozy bowls with roasted veggies, tortilla strips and tahini cheese sauce to make these scrumptious vegan deconstructed taco bowls.

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Ingredients

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For the lentil taco filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ red onion diced, medium
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 cup brown lentils dried
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

For the roasted veggies:

  • 3 cups cauliflower about 1 small crown, florets
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • ½ red onion sliced into strips, medium
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tbsp. cilantro chopped, fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

For the tahini cheese sauce:

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional, but recommended for cheesy flavor, flakes
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ cup soy milk or water, unflavored or almond milk

For the tortilla strips:

  • 6 corn tortillas sliced into ½-inch wide strips
  • olive oil mister or cooking spray

For serving:

  • 4 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 tomato seeded and diced, medium

Instructions

Make the lentil taco filling:

  1. Coat the bottom of a medium saucepan with oil and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and ancho chile powder. Cook 1 minute more, until fragrant. Add the broth and lentils, and bring to a simmer. Allow to simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes, adding a bit of water to the pot during cooking if needed. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the roasted veggies:

  1. While the lentils simmer, preheat oven to 400°F. Place the cauliflower, bell pepper and onion into a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Add the olive oil and toss to coat. Place in oven and roast until the cauliflower is tender and browned in spots, about 25 minutes, flipping once about halfway through cook time. Remove from oven and toss with lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Make the tortilla strips:

  1. Arrange the tortilla strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Place in the oven with the veggies and bake until the strips begin to brown and crisp, about 8 minutes.

Make the tahini cheese sauce:

  1. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl, thinning with as much water or milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Taste test and adjust seasonings to your liking.

Assemble the bowls:

  1. Divide the lettuce among 4 bowls, then top with diced tomatoes, lentils, roasted veggies and tortilla strips. Drizzle with tahini cheese sauce and serve.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap out any of the roasted veggies with whatever you've got on hand or is in season. Broccoli, zucchini or corn would all be great choices. Add any or all of your favorite taco toppings, like avocado slices, jalapeño peppers or jarred salsa.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 564kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Sodium 837mg (35%) Potassium 1674mg (36%) Fiber 25g (100%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 19771IU (395%) Vitamin C 136mg (151%) Calcium 256mg (26%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 564 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 564kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 837mg 35%
Potassium 1674mg 36%
Fiber 25g 100%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 19771IU 395%
Vitamin C 136mg 151%
Calcium 256mg 26%
Iron 9mg 50%

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

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