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"Verde" Lentil Vegan Tacos | A Couple Cooks

Green Tacos


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  • Author: Sonja
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 (8 tacos) 1x

Description

These green tacos are color-themed, featuring green lentils, green cabbage, and a bright green cilantro sauce!


Ingredients

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For the lentils

  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper

For the tacos


Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews for the Creamy Cilantro Sauce for at least 30 minutes while making the remainder of the recipe (for a high speed blender), or soak them overnight or the morning of if you think of it. The longer the better! (You also can make the sauce ahead — see instructions in the cilantro sauce recipe!).
  2. Place the lentils in a pot with 6 cups warm water. Bring to a low boil, then boil for about 15 to 20 minutes until just al dente (taste often to assess doneness). Drain, then stir in the olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, and kosher salt.
  3. Thinly slice the green onions. Thinly slice the cabbage. If using, chop the avocado.
  4. Meanwhile, make the Creamy Cilantro Sauce.
  5. Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions*. (We typically char ours on an open flame, but that’s not the preferred method with the One Degree tortillas.) To serve, top the tortillas with lentils, green onions, green cabbage, salsa verde, torn cilantro leaves, and cilantro drizzle.

Notes

*See How to Warm Tortillas for more!

  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican Inspired