Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles
 
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These mushroom lentils vegetarian taco crumbles are moist, yet crumbly! Season with spices or prepared taco seasoning for a traditional Mexican-style taco!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: crumbles for 8 tacos
Ingredients
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • ½ cup red lentils
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 TBS olive oil or butter
  • 5 tsp taco seasoning (or the taco seasoning mix below)
Taco Seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp each: chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp each: salt and black pepper
Instructions
  1. Pulse mushrooms in a food processor until finely ground. Add to a skillet and saute until all of the liquid evaporates.
  2. Meanwhile combine lentils and water in a small pot. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed by the lentils and they are soft.
  3. Add the lentils to the skillet with the mushrooms. Mix in oil and taco seasonings. Cook over medium heat stirring regularly until the mixture starts to be firm and crumbly, and not mushy, about 5 minutes.
  4. Serve in your favorite taco!
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/mushroom-lentil-vegetarian-taco-crumbles/