Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Lentil & Black Bean Tacos


Lentil & Black Bean Tacos (A healthier alternative to beef tacos)

Ingredients
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
 1 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet  taco seasoning
 8 ounces  dried lentils (rinsed)
 2 cups beef or chicken broth
2 cups water
8 oz can black beans

DIRECTIONS
Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet, saute onion for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the lentils and about half of the  taco seasoning packet and saute for about a minute or two.  Stir in water and broth.  Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cover, with lid cracked slightly. Simmer for 30 - 45  minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft. . If the mixture starts to dry out add 1/4 cup water.
Add rinsed black beans and the rest of the taco seasoning. Stir and simmer for a few minutes.

Serve with regular taco fixings.

 

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