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Savory Lentil Oatmeal Taco Bowl
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

LS By: Lauren Smith

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Savory Lentil Oatmeal Taco Bowl [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Step up your savory breakfast game with this lentil oatmeal taco bowl. A blend of red lentils and rolled oats create something similar to a ground beef and they’re spiced up with taco seasoning. Once you've made your oats, you can top the bowl with the same items you would... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Savory Lentil Oatmeal Taco Bowl [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Oatmeal:

1 cup water (do not add salt)
1/4 cup red lentils
1/4 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder or granules
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or granules
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Up to 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)

For the Topping Ideas:

Gluten-free tortilla chips
Shredded romaine lettuce or greens of choice
Salsa
Avocado
Jalapeño
Corn
Lime juice
Cilantro

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How to Prepare Savory Lentil Oatmeal Taco Bowl [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add oats and cook another 5 minutes, adding more water if necessary. before all water has absorbed, stir in salt, spices, and optional nutritional yeast.
Transfer to a bowl and add toppings as desired.

Notes

You can substitute all the spices for 1 tablespoon premade taco seasoning blend. This lentil-oat recipe could also be placed inside a taco shell or lettuce wrap for a more traditional taco experience.

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