Name: Spiced Lentil Tacos
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed; 1 package (2.25 ounce) taco seasoning; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream; 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped (use half for less heat); 2 teaspoons adobo sauce; 8 taco shells; 1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat (2 percent) cheddar

Spiced Lentil TacosPlamen Petkov

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