Lentil and Walnut Taco Filling - Second Harvest

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted walnuts
• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• 1 cup diced onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• lime juice, to taste
• In a small bowl, add the walnuts to enough lukewarm water to submerge them. In a separate bowl, add the lentils to enough lukewarm water to cover them. Soak both for 30 minutes.
• In a medium-sized pan, add a tablespoon of cooking oil. Once warm, add onions and garlic and cook 3-4 minutes.
• Add chopped walnuts, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cayenne, and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove the lid from the pan and continue sauteing until the liquid has cooked off and the lentils are soft.
• Remove from heat and add in cilantro. Mix until well combined and serve warm. Enjoy!