Spicy Chipotle Lentil Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 8 pieces taco shells
• 2 pieces avocado
• 1 cup tomato
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 piece lime
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse 1 cup of lentils under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed lentils and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.

4. 4

   While lentils are cooking, finely chop 1 medium onion and 2 cloves of garlic.

5. 5

   In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.

6. 6

   Chop 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and add them to the skillet along with 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain the cooked lentils and add them to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

8. 8

   While the lentil mixture is cooking, prepare the avocado salsa. Dice 2 avocados and 1 cup of tomato. Finely chop 1 cup of cilantro and combine them in a bowl.

9. 9

   Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the avocado salsa mixture and gently toss to combine. Season with salt to taste.

10. 10

    Preheat taco shells according to package instructions (usually about 5-7 minutes in the oven).

11. 11

    Once taco shells are heated, fill each shell with the spicy lentil mixture and top with the avocado salsa.

12. 12

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Chipotle Lentil Tacos with Avocado Salsa!