Lentil And Swiss Chard Tacos (with Homemade Corn Tortillas)
In this delicious recipe, tender brown lentils are cooked in a flavorful blend of spices, honey, and cocoa powder, providing a unique and satisfying combination. Topped with vibrant Swiss chard and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, this dish offers a wholesome and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced green onions
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon dried chiles
- 1 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup brown lentils
- 1½ cups water
- Toppings:
- A few stalks of Swiss Chard
- One recipe for corn tortillas
- ½ cup whole milk greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- juice from one lime
Instructions
- Combine 1/8 teaspoon dried chiles, oregano, paprika, honey, and cocoa powder and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in onions, letting cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in spice mixture along with honey, let cook for one minute. Add in lentils and 1 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Let lentils cook until tender but not mushy. If you find the lentils are still not tender and most the water has been absorbed, add in a bit more water to reach desired consistency. I will taste occasionally along the way to determine doneness and to determine if I need more dried chiles, salt, or honey. Lentils will cook anywhere from 25-35 minutes. If lentils are still not done but all the liquid has been absorbed, add a touch more water.
- While lentils cook, whisk together yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro. Also, destem chard by folding in half and cutting along the stem, then roughly chop.
- If using freshly made tortillas, assembly is easy: just layer lentils, chard, and a couple dollops of greek yogurt mixture. If using store bought, wrap in a damp towel and stick in the oven at 250˚ until soft (15-20 minutes.)
Cook Time
45M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
2-4
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