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Asparagus Taco Recipe

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We love lentils in our house – they are an easy, cheap protein that can be spiced and seasoned to taste completely different anytime you make them. These lentil & asparagus tacos are a great meatless meal option and another great asparagus recipe to add to our collection!

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These asparagus tacos have to be one of my favourite easy weeknight suppers. The lentils take the place of ground beef while the spicy sour cream gives the tacos something a bit unexpected.

By using your own spice combination, you can control the amount of sodium in the recipe – making this a great option if you’re trying to watch your fat or sodium intake.

I personally baked my tortillas into a homemade taco shell (by hanging through the bars on the oven rack) but you can also make these into soft tacos by leaving the tortillas as-is.

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asparagus taco recipe

Have you ever cooked with lentils? What is your favorite meatless meal to make for your family?

Check out some of my other easy weeknight suppers:

10-minute Cajun Rice & Shrimp

Homemade Chicken Nuggets

Mongolian Beef Stir Fry

Tender Instant Pot Tilapia Lime Tacos

Asparagus Taco Recipe

Asparagus Taco Recipe

You're going to love this Asparagus Taco Recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup French lentils rinsed
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup
  • 2-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 lb asparagus stalks
  • 6 wraps or tortillas
  • Salsa optional
  • Sour cream optional
  • Cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until runny and hot.

Saute the onion and garlic until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and tomato paste. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

Pour in the broth and allow to cook until boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

Meanwhile, cook the asparagus however you desire - grilling or sauteeing in oil. Set aside. (Chop if desired.)

For a spicy sour cream topping, puree the sour cream and salsa in a blender. Adjust as desired.

When the lentils have absorbed all of the cooking liquid, spoon the mixture into each tortilla, and add 2-3 asparagus stalks.

Top with spicy sour cream mixture and a sprinkle of cilantro.

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