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Turkey Lentil Tacos
Make these Turkey Lentil Tacos in less than 1 hour! A delicious and healthy meal for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
20
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Author
Jo-Anna Rooney
Ingredients
Turkey:
1 1/2
lb
ground turkey
1/2
cup
chopped onion
1
tbsp
chili powder
1
tsp
cumin
1
tsp
paprika
1
tsp
oregano
1
tsp
sugar
1/2
tsp
salt
Lentils:
3/4
cup
cooked red split lentils
Taco Toppings:
shredded cheese
shredded lettuce
shredded purple cabbage
chopped mango
chopped red pepper
chopped tomatoes
chopped cilantro
sliced avocado
sliced green onions
salsa
sour cream
soft flour tortillas
Instructions
Cooking the Lentils:
In a saucepan add 1/2 cup dried, red split lentils, and cover with about 2 inches of water.
Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked.
Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Turkey:
In a skillet add the ground turkey and chopped onions.
Stir and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, and the onions are soft.
Add the spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, sugar and salt. Mix well.
Stir in the cooked lentils.
If the mixture seems to dry, mix in about 2 tbsp of water.
Putting the tacos together:
Lay all the taco toppings out in a buffet style on your table, and let everyone make their own delicious tacos!