Harissa Chicken & Lentil Tacos – Lentils.org

Harissa Chicken & Lentil Tacos

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April 17, 2019

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  • Prep: 10 Minutes
  • Cook: 20 Minutes

  • 10 Minutes

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  • Yields: 10 servings (20 tacos)
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Directions

  1. In a large sauté pan, add oil, chicken, and lentils and begin to brown and warm through. Add cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and harissa. When the chicken and lentils become aromatic, approximately 2-3 minutes, optionally add heavy cream to absorb the mellow heat. Toss well to coat.
  2. Mix cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl and set aside.
  3. To serve, add 2.5 oz chicken/lentil mix to a warmed tortilla, add 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cucumber and tomato mix, and dress with 1 oz aioli.

*To make Lemon Rosemary Aioli, combine:
2 ½ cups (625 mL) low-fat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon Juice
2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic puree
2 tsp (10 mL) lemon zest

Ingredients

1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

2 lb (1 kg) shredded chicken

1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked

1 Tbsp (15 mL) cumin

½ Tbsp (7 mL) paprika

1 tsp (5 mL) salt

1 tsp (5 mL) pepper

2 Tbsp (30 mL) harissa

½ cup (125 mL) heavy cream (optional)

2 cups (500 mL) cucumber, small dice

2 cups (500 mL) tomato, small dice

20 small corn tortillas, lightly warmed

2 ½ cups (625 mL) lemon rosemary aoili*

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2 tacos
Calories440
Sodium1200 mg
Potassium652 mg
Protein35 g
Cholesterol105 mg
Sugar3 g
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat3.5 g
Total Carbohydrates42 g
Dietary Fiber5 g