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Lentil Taco Lettuce Wraps
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

MJ By: Michaell Johnson

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Lentil Taco Lettuce Wraps [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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4 (makes 8 taco wraps)

Dairy Free

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Ingredients You Need for Lentil Taco Lettuce Wraps [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Wrap:

1 Head of Iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce (I used butter lettuce in the pictures)

Lentils:

2 cups lentils
3/4 onion (1/4 for the lentil water)
1 fresh Serrano pepper (take the seeds out if you don't like it too spicy)
2 garlic clove
1/2 cup water
1 chopped sweet potato
2 tsp tomato powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp sweet paprika powder
2 tsp ancho chili powder
2 tsp of salt (for lentil water)
2 tbsp of avocado oil (for sautéing)

Crunchy Topping:

1 1/4 cup raw cashews
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp Himalayan pink salt

Toppings:

1/2 cup fresh cilantro
2 limes
2 tablespoons non-dairy yogurt
1 avocado

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How to Prepare Lentil Taco Lettuce Wraps [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Boil the lentils in 3 cups of water, 2 tsp salt, and 1/4 onion for 45 minutes-1 hr (or boil in vegetable broth). I recommend making the lentils ahead of time or soaking them prior, but it isn't required. I made these in a hurry, so I microwaved for 5 minutes instead. Terrible, I know! But of all the things to microwave, this is probably one of the less delicate foods to microwave.
Sauté the rest of the onion, serrano pepper and avocado oil in a skillet until onion is translucent in color
Add the garlic to the skillet
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan and add the water as needed
Sauté for 20 minutes to let the flavors infuse
Separate the lettuce for each taco
Fill each taco with lentils and toppings

Notes

Crunchy topping adapted from Detoxinista.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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