Lentil Tacos with Carrot Jicama Slaw

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Lentil Tacos with Carrot Jicama Slaw

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3 c. water
1 c. lentils
½ tsp. olive oil
½ onion, finely chopped
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp. soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
½ jicama, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
1 small cucumber
1 tbsp. lime juice
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
¼ tsp. salt
24 corn tortillas
Favorite salsa of choice or herb salsa recipe

Directions

  1. Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add lentils and cook according to package instructions. Drain water and set aside.
  2. In a wok or fry pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, stirring often. Add mushrooms and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Add soy sauce, lentils and garlic. Stir until well combined and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and add sesame oil; mix well.
  4. To make the slaw: cut jicama, carrot and cucumber into matchstick pieces and place in a bowl. Toss vegetables with lime juice, vinegar and salt.
  5. To assemble tacos: warm tortilla and add lentil mixture slaw and top with salsa. Enjoy!
  6. *Herb Salsa: In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup basil leaves, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1 diced jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Pulse until smooth.

Nutrition facts

Servings

170 Calories per serving

Amounts Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 3g
  • Sodium: 141mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Protein: 6g

Daily Values

0%
Vitamin A 11%
0%
Vitamin C 12%
0%
Iron 11%

Recipe Source:

Waukee Dietitian, Erin Good | Recipe Modified from Thug Kitchen