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Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos Recipe

September 3, 2018 by Jeanette 2 Comments

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Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells
Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos are delicious and so flavorful, even non-vegetarians will enjoy them. Two of my boys are dating vegetarians, so during “girlfriend week,” I made vegetarian dinners along with regular meals to satisfy everyone’s dietary choices. The twins actually have high cholesterol (they inherited the bad cholesterol genes from my husband’s side of the family), so they have actually been eating more vegetarian meals and less red meat.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Cooking for both vegetarians and meat eaters can be challenging. However, there are certain meals that are easier to make that cater to both dietary choices. Tacos and buritto bowls are a crowd pleaser, and can easily be adapted for almost any diet.

I setup a buffet line on my kitchen island with all the fixings for tacos and burrito bowls. Guests can customize their tacos or burrito bowls with their favorite toppings.

For one of our recent “girlfriend week” dinners, I set up a taco and burrito bowl bar, lined with corn tortillas, Cilantro Lime Brown Rice, quinoa, and an assortment of fillings and toppings. Since all the toppings I prepare are naturally vegetarian, the only thing I needed to make were a few different fillings.

The vegetarians enjoyed these vegetarian lentil tacos. For the non-vegetarians, I grilled some fish (for indoor cooking, try pan roasted cod fish), and made my favorite Instant Pot chicken carnitas.

If you’re new to lentils, you may only find red lentils and brown lentils in the regular supermarket. However, many more kinds of lentils can be found in the Indian grocery store. I used split black grams or urad dal for this recipe, but feel free to use whatever lentils you can find.

How To Make Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos

First, saute onion and garlic in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Then, add the lentils (thoroughly rinsed and drained), chili powder, taco seasoning, ground cumin, dried oregano, bay leaf, and vegetable stock (not pictured).

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

These lentils take just 10 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. If you cook it on the stove, it will take about 30 minutes. Note: if you use a different kind of lentil, cooking time may vary.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

I like split black grams (urad dal) for this vegetarian lentil taco filling because the lentils retain their shape even when they are completely cooked through.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Taco Toppings

The best part of tacos and burrito bowls are the toppings. Be creative – the key is to variety so everyone is happy.

  • Pico de Gallo
  • Guacamole Salsa
  • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
  • Mango Avocado Pepper Salsa
  • Corn Tomato Avocado Salsa
  • Chopped lettuce
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Chopped scallions
  • Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Hot sauce

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells

Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos - flavorful, delicious vegetarian/vegan lentils served in burrito bowls or in tortillas/taco shells
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Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos

Course Main Course
Keyword vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
pressure cooker natural release 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dried lentils I used split black grams (urad dal)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

For Serving

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • romaine lettuce chopped
  • fresh pico de gallo
  • cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Select "Saute" function on Instant Pot. Heat oil oil in Instant Pot and add onions and garlic; saute until onions are translucent.

  2. Rinse lentils well and drain; add to onions and garlic in pot. Add remaining ingredients and stir.

  3. Cover and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure.

  4. Serve with tortillas, chopped lettuce, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Vegetarian Lentil Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 350mg15%
Potassium 326mg9%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 500IU10%
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Dinner, gluten-free, Instant Pot, main courses, Pantry Recipe, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: burrito bowls, Lentils, tacos, vegan, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    September 3, 2018 at 9:22 am

    Satisfying and delicious …. a mouthwatering vegetarian meal!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      September 13, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Thank you Angie!

      Reply

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