Lentil Tacos

Lentils cost .98 a bag.  I used about half the bag to make these tacos.  I didn’t calculate the cost of making this recipe, which feeds 6 people, but it is low.  A very rough estimate would be $4.00 total, so about 70 cents a serving.  Not bad for something this healthy and good.

The recipe is from a very old copy of Light and Tasty magazine.  I’ve been using it for years.  Here’s what you’ll need:

1 cups lentils

1 onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbs. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. oregano

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 cup salsa

a bit of oil to saute the onion and garlic

taco shells and toppings

Rinse the lentils and drain them.  In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic together.  Add the lentils and spices, cook for a minute.  Add the broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.  Uncover and cook a few more minutes to thicken.  Add the salsa.

Use this just like you would taco meat.  I don’t find it too much different.  My oldest daughter loves these much more than beef tacos.  My meat loving son doesn’t care for them, but will eat them. 

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