Vegan Lentil Tacos

Ingredients required:

• Lentils - 1 cup

• Vegetable oil - 1 Tbsp.

• Onion - 1/2 (chopped)

• Chili powder - 1 ½ Tbsps.

• Ground Cumin - 1 ½ Tsps.

• Garlic powder - 1 Tsp.

• Dried Oregano - ½ Tsp.

• Salt - ½ Tsp.

• Black pepper - ¼

• Nutritional Yeast - 1 ½ Tbsps. (optional)

• Water - ½ cup

• Cilantro leaves - 2 Tbsps. (optional)

Preparation:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to boil, then add the lentils to low heat. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain excess water.

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and stir for 7 minutes.

• Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and stir for 30 seconds.

• Add the lentils, nutritional yeast (if using), and ½ cup water to the skillet. Cook and stir, coarsely mashing the lentils with a fork, until almost all of the water is absorbed. Add cilantro (if using).

• Serve as taco meat in dishes like tacos, burritos, salads, nachos, and more!