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Halal Lentil Taco Filling (Spiced Cumin)

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By Nutryio EditorialMay 202612g protein per serving
Halal Lentil Taco Filling (Spiced Cumin)
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time20 min
Total Time30 min
Servings4
CuisineMexican-inspired (Vegetarian)
Calories180 kcal

Lentil Taco Filling (Spiced Cumin) — a healthy vegetarian halal recipe with 180 calories and 12g protein per serving.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp oregano
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt, lime juice, fresh cilantro
  • Taco shells or tortillas
Instructions
  1. 1Sauté onion and garlic. Add spices and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
  2. 2Stir in lentils and broth. Simmer 18-22 minutes until lentils are tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
  3. 3Mash slightly for texture. Finish with lime juice and cilantro. Use in tacos with toppings.
Nutrition Per Serving
CaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
180 kcal12g30g1g12g

Nutrition values are estimates.

Halal Note: Naturally halal. Verify any packaged ingredients are halal-certified.

HalalVegetarianHealthy