Mexican Brown Lentil Filling (for Tacos, Burritos)

We recommend using this lentil filling when preparing Mexican tacos or burritos.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
1 ¼ cup (250 g) cooked brown lentils (or one can of canned lentils), drained and rinsed under running water
1 ¼ cup (200 g) cauliflower “rice”: store-bought (frozen) or homemade (blend cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup vegetable stock
3-4 tablespoons (vegan) WORCESTER sauce (or 1 tablespoon TAMARI sauce)
½ cup tomato paste

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the onion, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in cooked or canned brown lentils and cauliflower “rice.” Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Stir in all spices.
4. Stir in tomato paste, vegetable broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes (until mixture thickens). The longer you simmer the lentils, the thicker and drier the mixture will become. If you prefer a thinner sauce, simmer for only 3-4 minutes.
6. Serve as a vegan taco or burrito filling.

Yield: 1/4 cup lentil filling
Recipe: theconsciousplantkitchen.com