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Easy One Pan Taco Bake

Baking pan filled with tacos made of lentils and meatless beef crumbles topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, peppers, avocado slices, and pepitas

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While we love these tacos as-is the filling is also great in burrito bowls, quesadillas, enchiladas, and even taquitos

Ingredients

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Taco Seasoning

2 teaspoons gluten free taco seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander

For the lentil Gardein taco filling:

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup chopped white onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

pinch of salt

1 1/2 cups cooked brown or green lentils, drained

1 cup Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons hot sauce

1 cup shredded jalapeño jack cheese, or vegan shredded cheese

12 crunchy taco shells

Optional toppings

salsa or pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, cilantro, avocado, roasted pepitas

Instructions

Make the spice blend

  1. Combine the taco seasoning, oregano, cumin, and coriander in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

Make the taco filling

  1. Fill a cup with water and place next to the stove to add to the pan as you cook. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Sauté the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the spice blend and toss for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  2. Lower the heat to medium, and add the lentils, Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground, a few splashes of water, the tomato paste, and hot sauce to the pan. Use the back of a wooden spoon or a fork to mash the ingredients together a bit and break down the lentils. Continue cooking, stirring frequently for 5 minutes, adding small splashes of water as necessary when the lentils look like they are drying out.

Stuff the tacos

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the taco shells standing up in a 11 x 7 x 2-inch pan. Divide the lentil mixture among the taco shells and divide the cheese among the tacos as well. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the taco shells are beginning to brown and the cheese is melted.
  2. Top each taco with desired toppings and serve immediately. 

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