Lentil Taco Bowls
Ingredients
The lentil taco filling
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
½
medium
red onion, diced
-
2
cloves
garlic, minced
-
2
teaspoons
ground cumin
-
1
teaspoon
ancho chile powder
-
1
cup
dried brown lentils
-
2
cups
vegetable broth
-
to taste
salt and pepper
The roasted veggies
-
3
cups
cauliflower florets
-
1
medium
red bell pepper, sliced into strips
-
½
medium
red onion, sliced into strips
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
2
tablespoons
lime juice
-
2
tablespoons
chopped fresh cilantro
-
to taste
salt and pepper
The tahini cheese sauce
-
¼
cup
tahini
-
2
tablespoons
nutritional yeast flakes (optional)
-
2
tablespoons
lime juice
-
2
teaspoons
sriracha
-
2
teaspoons
soy sauce or tamari
-
½
cup
unflavored soy or almond milk or water
The tortilla strips
-
6
corn tortillas, sliced into ½-inch wide strips
-
to taste
olive oil mister or cooking spray
For serving
-
4
cups
shredded lettuce
-
1
medium
tomato, seeded and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the lentil taco filling by sautéing onion in olive oil, adding garlic and spices, then simmering with lentils and broth until tender.
- For the roasted veggies, toss cauliflower, bell pepper, and onion with olive oil, roast until tender, then mix with lime juice and cilantro.
- Make the tortilla strips by arranging them on a baking sheet, spraying with oil, and baking until crispy.
- Whisk together tahini cheese sauce ingredients, thinning as needed.
- Assemble the bowls with lettuce, tomatoes, lentils, roasted veggies, and tortilla strips, then drizzle with tahini cheese sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 servings
Calories
564
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
73g
Total protein
26g
Sodium
837mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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