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Tasty Lentil Tacos

Name: Tasty Lentil Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2-1/2 cups vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup salsa; 12 taco shells; 1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes; 1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

When my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy for him and yummy for our five children was a challenge, but this fun taco recipe was a huge hit with everyone. —Michelle Thomas, Bangor, Maine

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 cups vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup salsa
12 taco shells
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add lentils and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes.
Cook, uncovered, until mixture is thickened, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa and heat through. Serve in taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 365 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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