Name: Vegan Chipotle Lentil Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 - 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. cooked green lentils (from about 1 cup dried); 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp. tomato paste; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; Kosher salt; 1/2 avocado; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 8 corn tortillas, warmed; Pickled red onions; Cilantro leaves, for serving

Step 1Make creamy avocado sauce: combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor, and add 2/3 cups cold water. Blend until smooth.

Step 2Make lentil filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.

Step 3Add tomato paste and chipotle pepper, and cook, mashing pepper with a wooden spoon, until tomato paste has darkened slightly, 2 minutes. Add cumin and coriander and season with salt.

Step 4Add lentils and ¼ cup cold water. Stir to combine, then cook, stirring and mashing some of the lentils occasionally, until lentils are heated through and partially mashed, and no liquid remains, about 5 minutes. Add more water a tablespoon at a time if skillet becomes dry.

Step 5Assemble tacos: fill each tortilla with a big spoonful of lentil mixture, a drizzle of sauce, red onions, and jalapeño.