Spiced Lentil Taco Salad

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • LENTILS:
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) diced onion
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) salsa
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) coriander
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • to taste, salt and pepper
  • SALAD:
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 2 avocados, seed removed and chopped
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cheese
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced cucumber
  • 8 radishes, thinly sliced
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped cilantro
  • pinch, salt
  • 1 cup (250 mL) salsa
  • 1 cup (250 mL) tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in garlic, salsa, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, pepper, and chipotle pepper. Stir constantly for 2 minutes, then add 1 ½ cups (375 mL) cold water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  2. Adjust heat to medium-high and add cooked lentils. Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, until most of the liquid is evaporated.
  3. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide lettuce onto plates. Top with spiced lentils, chopped avocado, cheese, cucumber, and radishes.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Drizzle this over the salads and garnish with salsa, and tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups (425 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 550
  • Total Fat 27 g
  • Saturated Fat 5 g
  • Cholesterol 5 mg
  • Carbohydrates 59 g
  • Dietary Fibre 13 g
  • Sugar 8 g
  • Protein 17 g
  • Sodium 790 mg
  • Potassium 905 mg
  • Folate 324 mcg