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Tacos Dorados smashed lentils, orange-avocado salad
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Tacos Dorados

smashed lentils, orange-avocado salad

Tacos dorados are crispy fried tacos typically stuffed with shredded chicken, beef, or chorizo. For a plant-forward version that packs the protein and fiber, we use a spicy smashed lentil filling. Served with an orange-avocado salad.

Tags: High-Protein Less Prep Nut-Free High Fiber
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
860
FAT
42g
CARBOHYDRATES
101g
PROTEIN
28g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 red onion, peeled and chopped (divided)
  2. 1 tbsp chili powder Spicy
  3. 1 tbsp ground cumin
  4. 6 oz beluga lentils
  5. 1 Valencia orange, peeled and chopped
  6. 4 oz mixed greens
  7. 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  8. 1 avocado, halved, peeled and chopped
  9. 6 yellow corn tortillas
  10. 4 oz vegan shredded cheddar cheese
  11. 1 tbsp hot sauce Spicy
  12. 1 tbsp olive oil (from your kitchen)
  13. 4 tsp vegetable oil (from your kitchen)
  14. Salt (from your kitchen)
  15. Pepper (from your kitchen)
Allergens: soy, wheat
Tools: Medium saucepan with lid, Large nonstick skillet
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
860
FAT
42g
CARBOHYDRATES
101g
PROTEIN
28g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Make the lentil filling

Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add just half the onion and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until softened and beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in just 1 tsp chili powder, just 1 tsp cumin, lentils, and ¼ cup water. Cook, using back of fork to mash lentils until they start to stick together and become creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm, and set aside.

2
Make the orange-avocado salad

Combine remaining onion, orange, mixed greens, vinegar, avocado, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl and toss to coat. Set aside orange-avocado salad.

3
Assemble and crisp the tacos

Warm tortillas, one at a time, in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable, about 1 minute per side. Lay tortillas on clean work surface. Divide lentil filling between tortillas and spread into even layer on one half of tortilla. Top with cheddar and fold tortillas in half. Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add 3 tacos and cook until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining tacos and oil.

4
Serve

Divide orange-avocado salad and tacos dorados between serving plates. Serve with hot sauce. ¡Buen provecho!

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CULINARY NOTES:

For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.

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