LENTIL TACO CUPS

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My trusty muffin tin never fails to help me put fun and easy hand-held mains on the table for my family on busy weeknights. These festive vegetarian cups are always a hit with my kids; they're so flavorful, nobody misses the meat. -Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 12 taco cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 mini flour tortillas, warmed
1 can (15 ounces) lentils, drained
3/4 cup pico de gallo
1/2 cup enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
CREMA:
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives and chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Press warm tortillas into 12 greased muffin cups, pleating sides as needed. In a large bowl, combine the lentils, pico de gallo, enchilada sauce and taco seasoning. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese. Divide lentil mixture among cups. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, for the crema, combine sour cream, cilantro, lime juice and sea salt. Serve cups with crema, lettuce, olives and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Nadeem 007
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These lentil taco cups are a great way to change up your taco night routine. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Sandun Athulathmudali
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These lentil taco cups are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Chukwu Chidera
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I made these lentil taco cups for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Khadija Touray
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These lentil taco cups are a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet. They're also a lot of fun to make together.


j_ 01sa
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I'm allergic to lentils, so I made these lentil taco cups with black beans instead. They were still delicious!


Destiny Wilfred
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These lentil taco cups are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also really affordable, which is a bonus.


Jaswant Prakash
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I love that these lentil taco cups are made with whole wheat tortillas. It makes them a healthier option than traditional taco cups.


umarfaruk jibril
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These lentil taco cups are a great way to use up leftover lentils. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Jaden Deer
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lentil taco cups turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the lentils.


Khan Khan1122
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These lentil taco cups are the perfect party food! They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Sami Dlamini
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Meh.


NR Naimur Rahman
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These lentil taco cups were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely make them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Abdulrahman Harun
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I thought these lentil taco cups were really creative and fun to make. They're a great way to change up your taco night routine.


Natasha Lott
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These lentil taco cups were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Sourov Roy
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My family loved these lentil taco cups! They're a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. And they're so easy to make, which is a huge plus for me.


Liam Smithson
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. These lentil taco cups fit the bill perfectly. They're packed with protein and flavor, and they're really easy to make.


Jojo Andretti
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These lentil taco cups were a hit! They were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.