Lentil Tacos :
There are lots of foods in this world. But you are the master of your own choice. Sometimes you make some changes in order to find something better or just to avoid your boredom of having a regular meal. Lentil taco is such an item that can refresh your mind from all ends.
Ingredients :
Ingredients are the basic things for the dish you are making. Picking up the right ingredients in the right quantity is like a challenge. For making tasty Lentil Tacos we will need some ingredients. We will need 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1 medium onion which needs to be finely chopped, 1 garlic clove which should be properly minced, 1 cup of dried lentils which need to be finely rinsed, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2½ cups of vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth, one cup of salsa, 12 taco shells, 1½ cups of shredded lettuce, one cup of chopped fresh tomatoes, 1½ cups of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and 6 tablespoons of fat-free sour cream. Add these items to your shopping list.
Cooking Direction :
Now comes the major part, cooking. At first, take a large nonstick skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat. Then sauté onion and garlic until tender. Then you need to add lentils and seasonings. After that cook and stir it for 1 minute. Then stir in broth and bring to a boil. After that reduce heat, simmer and cover it. Let it be like that for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tendered. After that uncover it and cook for 6-8 minutes until the mixture is thickened and stir it occasionally. Then mash the lentils a bit, stir it in salsa and heat through. Serving Your cooking is done.
Now serve in taco shells. Decorate the top with remaining ingredients. You can make 6 servings. Now enjoy the new taste!