Saturday, October 24, 2009

Lentil Tacos – from Marta via Patty

Lentil Tacos – from Marta via Patty
Serves 4
5 Points value

1 tsp olive oil
1 cup minced onion
½ cup minced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup red lentils
1 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup salsa
8 La Tortilla Factory small wheat tortillas
Shredded lettuce (optional)
Chopped tomatoes (optional)

In a large frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, celery and garlic for 5 minutes. Stir in lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Remove the lid and cook, stirring often, until the lentils are thickened, about 10 minutes. Add salsa. Warm the tortillas and fill them with lentil mixture. Top with shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.

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