Description
These vegan chipotle lentil rolled tacos are crispy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor. A hearty lentil filling is rolled in tortillas and baked or fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8–10 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray or oil for baking/frying
- Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa, vegan sour cream
Instructions
- Rinse lentils and add them to a pot with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked lentils and mash slightly to create a cohesive filling. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Spoon lentil mixture onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Place rolled tacos seam-side down on a baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes until crispy, or fry in oil until golden.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, or vegan sour cream.
Notes
- If tortillas crack, warm them longer or wrap in a damp towel before heating.
- You can air fry the tacos at 400°F for 10-12 minutes for a crispier texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less chipotle pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
