Taco Bake

🥘 Ingredients

• cilantro
• cooked lentils
  2.5 c
• cumin
  1 tsp
• hard taco shells
  12
• hot sauce
  2 Tbsp
• minced garlic
  2 cloves
• olive oil
• onion
  1 small
• oregano
  1/2 tsp
• pepper jack cheese
• shredded lettuce
• taco seasoning
  2 tsp
• tomato paste
  3 Tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• skillet
• potato masher

1. 1

   Combine taco seasoning , oregano , cumin . In skillet , sauté onion and minced garlic with olive oil .

   taco seasoning: 2 tsp, oregano: 1/2 tsp, cumin: 1 tsp, onion: 1 small, minced garlic: 2 cloves, olive oil
2. 2

   Add spice blend and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add cooked lentils and a splash of water, tomato paste , and hot sauce .

   cooked lentils: 2.5 c, tomato paste: 3 Tbsp, hot sauce: 2 Tbsp
3. 3

   Use potato masher to mash mixture. Continue cooking for ⏱️ 5 minutes , adding water as needed.
4. 4

   Fill hard taco shells with lentil mixture and top with shredded pepper jack cheese .

   hard taco shells: 12, pepper jack cheese
5. 5

   Bake 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes at 400°F. Top with shredded lettuce , cilantro , and favorite topping.

   shredded lettuce, cilantro