Lentil Walnut Tacos

These are not intended to replicate meat, BUT they are “meaty” in their own way. They’re full of flavor, have a great texture and are really satisfying!  If you cook the lentils ahead of time, this should only take you about 15 minutes to make!





Lentil Walnut Tacos

• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cups cooked lentils ( I cooked mine with some cumin, salt and a bay leaf)
• 2 cups walnuts, toasted
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 pepper (any color), slice into strips
• Tortillas
• Toppings of your choice (sautéed onions and peppers, slaw, greens, chipotle mayo, barbecue sauce, fresh tomato salsa etc.)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Sauté the onions in a little bit of olive oil until slightly golden. 
   
   
   
3. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 6-8 minutes until fragrant. 
   
   
   
4. In a food processor, pulse the cooked lentils, sautéed onions and toasted walnuts a few times until the mixture is coarsely chopped (you don't want it to turn into a paste.  Texture is good!)  
   
   
   
5. Put mixture into a mixing bowl. Add the soy sauce and spices.  Stir to combine. 
   
   
   
6. Use this filling for your tacos along with your favorite accompaniments.  I made my tacos with sautéed onions and peppers, chipotle cream, homemade BBQ sauce and freshly squeezed lime juice.