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Vegan Lentil Tacos with Lime Crema Recipe

Flavor-packed lentil tacos topped with a zesty lime crema. They’re hearty, healthy, and 100% plant-based perfection. You’ll never miss the meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos:
  • Olive oil – 1 tbsp
  • Onion chopped – 1 small
  • Garlic minced – 2 cloves
  • Cooked brown or green lentils – 1 ½ cups
  • Ground cumin – 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika – ½ tsp
  • Chili powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Water – ¼ cup
  • Corn or flour tortillas – 4 small
For the Lime Crema:
  • Raw cashews soaked – ½ cup
  • Fresh lime juice – 2 tbsp
  • Water – ¼ cup
  • Garlic powder – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – pinch
  • Maple syrup – ½ tsp trust the process
Optional Toppings:
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Sauté base: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and golden—like your post-vacation glow.
  2. Spice it up: Stir in lentils, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes until mixture thickens and flavors marry.
  3. Crema magic: Blend soaked cashews, lime juice, water, garlic powder, salt, and maple syrup until creamy. Taste it—then resist drinking it.
  4. Warm tortillas: Heat your tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Do not burn. You’re not that chaotic.
  5. Assemble tacos: Spoon lentils into tortillas. Drizzle with lime crema. Top with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and cilantro if you’re feeling extra.

Notes

🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 2 tacos)

  • Calories: 310
  • Total Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 13 g

💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 22%
  • Vitamin C: 18%
  • Folate: 35%
  • Magnesium: 15%
  • Vitamin B6: 12%

✨ Notes & Tips

  • No cashews? Sub with vegan yogurt and lime juice for crema.
  • Add corn or black beans to the filling for bonus texture.
  • Don’t skip the lime crema—it’s the Beyoncé of this dish.
  • These reheat like a dream—perfect for meal prep or midnight snacking.
  • Serve with hot sauce if your taste buds like to suffer.
Now go forth and taco like a goddess on a budget. 🌱💁‍♀️