Tacos with lentils and nuts
Ingredients
8 cups lentils, rinsed and drained
3 cups unsalted almonds, toasted
3/4 cups fresh cilantro
2 tbsp chili powder
4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
1/2 cup lemon juice
3/4 cups olive oil
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
25 corn tortillas
Mild or strong salsa, to taste
Topping ideas (optional):
Guacamole
Lettuce
Arctic Gardens Fajita Blend
Cilantro
Vegetable sour cream
Pickled jalapenos
Hot sauce (Valentina), etc.
Preparation
- In a food processor, coarsely process the lentils and almonds. Add the cilantro, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, oil, lemon juice and water. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Set aside.
- To assemble, on each tortilla warmed in advance, spread the lentil and almond mixture. Add salsa, as well as the desired toppings. Serve immediately.
