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Savory Lentil Pilaf Taco Filling
A flavorful Mexican-inspired taco filling made with hearty lentils and savory spices. Serve in tacos, burritos, or as a side dish.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Brown or Green Lentils
- ●1 medium Diced Onion
- ●1 large Diced Bell Pepper
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- ●2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- ●2 cups Pilaf
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add diced onion and bell pepper, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add lentils, salt, and black pepper, stir to combine.
- 5
Add pilaf and stir to combine.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- 7
Stir in lime juice.
- 8
Serve hot in tacos, burritos, or as a side dish.