Mexican
Lentil and Caramelized Onion Tacos
Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: 473
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
473
These tasty tacos are full of savory ingredients like lentils simmered with salsa, onions and garlic along with Sargento® Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican - Traditional Cut. Each tortilla is packed with our hearty blend and then garnished with shredded lettuce, tomato and sliced avocado for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup brown or green lentils
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 cup salsa, preferably hot or medium
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded 4 Cheese Mexican - Traditional Cut, divided
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed according to package directions*
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seeded and diced (optional)
Directions
- Cook lentils according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add garlic and cumin; continue to saute 2 minutes. Drain lentils; add to skillet. Stir in salsa; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese.
- Spoon lentil mixture into warm tortillas; top with lettuce, tomatoes, if desired, avocado and remaining 1 cup cheese.
