Lentil tacos topped with blueberry corn salsa and avocado slices on corn tortillas.

Lentil Tacos with Blueberry Corn Salsa

Smoky spiced lentil tacos topped with a bright blueberry corn salsa and creamy avocado on warm corn tortillas.

30 minGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ¾ cup Dry Brown Lentils
  • ¾ cup Yellow Onion
  • ¾ cup Green Bell Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Taco Seasoning
  • ¾ cup Fresh Corn Kernels
  • ¾ cup Fresh Blueberries
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 whole Jalapeño
  • 3 whole Green Onions
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 8 whole Corn Tortillas
  • 1 whole Avocado

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the lentils, onion, green bell pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to soften.
  2. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. While the lentils cook, make the blueberry corn salsa: in a medium bowl, stir together the corn kernels, blueberries, cilantro, jalapeño, scallions, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 20 seconds per side until warm and pliable.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, fill each tortilla with the lentil mixture. Top with blueberry corn salsa and sliced avocado, then serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories450 kcal
Protein18g
Carbs60g
Fat15g
Fiber12g
Sodium600mg
Sugar8g