Veggie Lentil Tacos with Avocado Crema
Veggie lentil tacos with avocado crema are a fresh, filling lunch — spiced lentils and tomatoes in warm corn tortillas, topped with a cool avocado and Greek yogurt crema, lime and fresh coriander.
Nutrition per serving
Protein per 100 kcal: 3.6g · Energy from macros: 15% protein / 50% carbs / 35% fat
Ingredients
- 200g brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 100g Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, juice
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
Simmer the lentils in water for 20 minutes until tender, then drain.
Heat the olive oil in a pan and soften the onion, red pepper and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add the lentils, chopped tomatoes, taco seasoning and salt, and simmer for 8 minutes until thick.
Blend the avocado, Greek yogurt and lime juice with a pinch of salt into a smooth crema.
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 1 minute on each side.
Fill the tortillas with the lentil mixture, top with avocado crema and coriander, and serve.
Veggie lentil tacos with avocado crema are a fresh, filling lunch — spiced lentils and tomatoes in warm corn tortillas, topped with a cool avocado and Greek yogurt crema, lime and fresh coriander. High in fibre, plant-based and ready in about 40 minutes.
