Veggie tacos

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Veggie tacos

Ingredients

serves 4
  • •120g walnuts
  • •200g cooked lentils
  • •¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • •1 garlic clove
  • •1 tsp cumin
  • •2 tsp smoked paprika
  • •1 tsp chilli powder
  • •½ tsp dried oregano
  • •½ tsp dried thyme
  • •¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • •2 tbsp tomato paste
  • •2 tbsp water
  • •1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • •1 red onion, chopped
  • •1 bell pepper, chopped
  • •80g sweetcorn
  • •Juice of ½ a lime
  • •Large handful fresh coriander, chopped

Directions

  1. 1. To make the taco filling, place the walnuts, lentils, garlic, spices, salt, tomato paste and water in a food processor and pulse for a few seconds until combined, but not completely smooth.
  2. 2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes, until softened. Add the pepper and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3. Add the corn and taco filling. Add the lime juice and another tbsp water as needed. Cook on a medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stiring occasionally.
  4. 4. Stir in ¾ of the coriander. Serve in warmed tacos wraps and top with extra coriander.
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