Lentil tacos

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
  
• 3 1/2-5 cups water
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• 1 stalk celery
  
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/8 teaspoon dried whole thyme
  
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
  
• 8 taco shells
  
• 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
  
• 1 medium onion, diced
  
• 1 large tomato, chopped
  

Directions:

Sort and wash lentils. Combine with water and next 5 ingredients in pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, let simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally and add more water, if needed. When done, remove and discard bay leaf and celery. Combine tomato sauce and taco seasoning in a small bowl; stir well.

Heat taco shells, spoon in lentil mixture, tomato sauce and other toppings into shells. Enjoy!!

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 2 hours