Meatless Menu Challenge: Vegan Lentil Tacos

taco shells

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs while corn tortillas are more affordable.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

Dice the onion using a sharp knife and cutting board.

Wash and chop the bell pepper.

Wash and chop the jalapeno, if using.

Set aside a little bit of diced onion for garnish on the tacos.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add the chopped onion and bell pepper.

Cook the onions and peppers until they start to blacken slightly.

Add the prepared lentils to the pan with the onions and peppers.

Mix in the taco seasoning with about 1/2 cup of water in a separate bowl.

Pour the taco seasoning mixture into the pan with the lentils and stir to combine.

Garnish the tacos with raw onion and cilantro before serving.

Optionally add salsa on top before serving.

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