Warm Hearth Vegan Tacos (Printable)
Hearty vegan tacos with spiced lentils, roasted vegetables, and vibrant fresh toppings for a cozy, satisfying meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Lentil Filling
01 - 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Roasted Vegetables
10 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
11 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
12 - 1 zucchini, diced
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ To Serve
17 - 8 small corn tortillas (gluten-free if needed)
18 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
19 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
21 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
22 - Optional: salsa, vegan sour cream, pickled onions
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - On a large baking sheet, toss sweet potato, bell pepper, and zucchini with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly caramelized.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
04 - Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender and most liquid is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or in the oven.
06 - Fill each tortilla with lentil mixture and roasted vegetables. Top with cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and any desired extras. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted vegetables develop this natural sweetness that balances perfectly with the spiced lentils
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day cooking
- The toppings are completely customizable so everyone can build their perfect taco
02 -
- Do not skip roasting the vegetables because that step creates depth of flavor you cannot achieve any other way
- Warm your tortillas properly because cold tortillas will crack and make everything fall apart
- The lentils should be tender but still hold their shape, not mushy, so keep an eye on them toward the end of cooking
03 -
- Roast extra vegetables because they are incredible as leftovers the next day
- Mix a little lime juice into the avocado to keep it from browning if you are prepping ahead