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Lentil Walnut Tacos with Tahini Lime Sauce

Savory plant-based tacos perfectly balanced with a zesty, lightly sweet tahini lime sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 3
Calories: 490kcal

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp red chili flakes (optional, for gentle heat)
  • 1 ½ cup cooked or canned brown lentils (drain & rinse for canned)
  • ½ cup raw walnuts
  • 1 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • salt & pepper, to taste

For Tahini Lime Sauce

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2-4 tbsp water, to thin
  • salt, to taste

For Serving

  • 9 small (5-inch) corn or whole-grain tortillas
  • shredded purple cabbage
  • sliced avocado
  • fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges
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Instructions

Make the Filling

  • Pulse the walnuts in a food processor until finely minced (resembling bread crumbs).
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
  • Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and chili flakes if using. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add lentils, chopped walnuts, and tamari. Stir well and cook 5-7 minutes until the mixture is warmed through and slightly crisp. Sprinkle on salt & pepper, to taste.

Make the Tahini Lime Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic, and salt.
  • Add the water 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce is smooth and pourable (like a drizzle).
  • Taste and adjust. Add more lime juice, maple syrup, or salt to balance the flavors.

Assemble the Tacos

  • Warm the tortillas, if desired. Fill each tortilla with the lentil-walnut taco "meat", shredded purple cabbage, avocado slices, cilantro, and a large drizzle of the Tahini Lime Sauce.
  • Enjoy with a non-starchy vegetable side such as riced cauliflower, roasted broccoli, or steamed carrots to round out the meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 3 servings (3 tacos) | Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g