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Title: Lentil Tacos
Categories: Lentils, Low fat
Yield: 4 Servings

1 c Onions; minced
1/2 c Celery; minced
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 ts Olive oil
1 c Red lentils
1 tb Chili powder
2 ts Ground cumin
1 ts Dried oregano
2 c Chicken stock; defatted
2 tb Raisins
1 c Mild or spicy salsa
8 Corn tortillas
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes

In a large frying pan over medium heat, saute the onions, celery and garlic
in the oil for 5 minutes. Stir in the lentils, chili powder, cumin and
oregano. Cook for 1 minutes. Add the stock and raisins. Cover and cook for
20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

Remove the lid and cook, stirring often, until the lentils are thickened,
about 10 minutes. Stir in the salsa.

Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1
minute, or until soft. Divide the lentil mixture amont the tortillas. Top
with the lettuce and tomatoes.

Recipe by: Prevention's Quick and Healthy Low-fat Cooking

Posted to recipelu-digest by James and Susan Kirkland on
Mar 16, 1998