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10 Minute, Yummy Lentil Walnut Taco Meat

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Grab your skillet and whip up this flavourful, 4 ingredient lentil walnut taco meat for tacos, burritos, bowls and more! With canned or pre-cooked lentils, it takes just 10 minutes to whip up a healthy weeknight meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword lentils, taco filling, vegan taco meat, walnuts
Dietary Preference dairy free, Gluten-Free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Desiree Nielsen, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any neutral cooking oil
  • 2 cups canned lentils drained and rinsed, or pre-cooked lentils
  • 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning storebought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
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Instructions

  • Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat, then add walnuts and lentils and warm through, about 2-3 minutes. Add the water, taco seasoning and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally until the water is absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve as a taco or burrito filling, or addition to taco salad or grain bowls.