Lentil Tacos

Lentil Tacos

1 T olive oil

1 ½ c minced onions

2 cloves garlic

1 c minced red bell pepper

1 c dried lentils

1 c stock

1 ½ c chopped tomatoes (canned ok)

1 c tomato juice

1 T soy sauce

¼ t red pepper flakes

2 T chili powder

1 T molasses

½ t ground cumin

1 bay leaf

Serve on taco shells or corn tortillas with shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce

In large non-stick frying pan over low heat, cook onions, peppers, and garlic in oil until onions are wilted ( about 10 min).  Add 1 c tomatoes, lentils, tomato juice, stock, parsley, chili powder, molasses, soy sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.  Cook covered over low heat for 1 hour, stirring frequently.  Uncover and continue to cook stirring frequently until mix is thick.  Discard bay leaf.  Fill taco shells with lentil mixture and top with lettuce and cheese