Lentil Fish Tacos

Lentil Fish Tacos are a creative vegan twist on traditional seafood tacos, featuring seasoned lentils that mimic the texture and flavor of fish. Topped with a zesty avocado crema and fresh veggies, these tacos are both satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

• Green or brown lentils - 1 cup (200g)
• Vegetable broth - 2 cups (480ml)
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Red onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Avocado - 1 medium, for crema
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges
• Cabbage - 1 cup, shredded
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced

Steps

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
2. In a pot, combine the lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cover for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Drain the cooked lentils and add them to the skillet with the onion and spices. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
6. While the lentils are cooking, prepare the avocado crema by blending the avocado, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
7. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
8. To assemble the tacos, place a generous scoop of the lentil mixture on each tortilla, top with shredded cabbage, diced tomato, and a drizzle of avocado crema.
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and lentils.

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