5 Cheap & Easy Vegetarian Dinners - Tacos, Lasagna, Korma, Burger, & Falafel | Allrecipes

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and high in protein, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, and flour tortillas can be cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Smashed peas provide similar creaminess with fewer calories, and cucumber is budget-friendly.

Cook lentils in water until tender.

Chop onion and garlic, then sauté in a pan.

Add ground ancho chili powder, oregano, coriander, and salt to the sautéed onion and garlic.

Add cooked lentils to the pan.

Stir in tomato sauce and chipotle peppers with adobo liquid.

Cook the mixture for about 5 minutes until heated through.

Serve lentil mixture in crunchy taco shells.

Top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, guacamole, tomato, and a squeeze of lime.

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