Smoky Lentil & Walnut Tacos

Crisp-edged lentil and walnut taco filling with lime slaw and avocado.

Vegetarian Vegan (0 ratings)
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
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Crisp-edged lentil and walnut taco filling with lime slaw and avocado. Built around everyday ingredients and a clear method, this vegetarian recipe delivers strong flavour without unnecessary complication.

Method

  1. Cook the onion in oil for 6 minutes until soft.
  2. Add garlic, paprika and cumin; stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add lentils, walnuts, tomato purée and 100 ml water; cook until thick and slightly crisp at the edges.
  4. Toss cabbage with half the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
  5. Fill warm tortillas with the lentil mixture, slaw and avocado; finish with remaining lime.

💡 VeggieTip notes

  • Toast the walnuts first for deeper flavour.
  • Use corn tortillas to make it gluten-free.

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

468kcal
19g protein
57g carbs
20g fat
15g fibre

Values are estimates and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Tags: lentils tacos walnuts weeknight