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Smoky Ancho Lentil Tacos with Creamy Avocado Lime Crema

Smoky Ancho Lentil Tacos with Creamy Avocado Lime Crema

These flavour-packed vegetarian tacos feature tender lentils seasoned with smoky ancho chilli, topped with a luscious avocado lime crema. Perfect for a fresh spring dinner that's both satisfying and vibrant.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Smoky Ancho Lentil Tacos with Creamy Avocado Lime Crema

These flavour-packed vegetarian tacos feature tender lentils seasoned with smoky ancho chilli, topped with a luscious avocado lime crema. Perfect for a fresh spring dinner that's both satisfying and vibrant.

AI SCORE
88
/100
MexicanDinnerVegetarianHigh Fiber
⏱️
50 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
420 kcal
Calories
📊
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 200g dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 240ml vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 150g soured cream
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 small bunch fresh coriander, chopped
  • 100g red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 100g radishes, thinly sliced
  • 50g crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

1

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

2

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.

3

Add the minced garlic, ancho chilli powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4

Add the tinned tomatoes, vegetable stock, lentils, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed.

6

While lentils cook, prepare the avocado crema by blending the avocados, soured cream, juice of 1 lime, a pinch of salt, and half the coriander until smooth.

7

Warm the tortillas in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 30 seconds each side, or wrap in foil and heat in a 180°C oven for 5 minutes.

8

Taste the lentil mixture and adjust seasoning as needed. Mash slightly with a fork for a thicker texture if desired.

9

Assemble tacos by spooning the smoky lentil mixture onto warm tortillas, then top with shredded red cabbage, sliced radishes, and a generous drizzle of avocado crema.

10

Finish with crumbled feta cheese, remaining fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

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