Lentil Taco "Meat"

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup brown lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 1/3 cup white onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped into pieces
• 2-3 tbsp avocado oil
• 6 cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1/2 -1 tsp chili powder (optional)
• sea salt (1/2 tsp) and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse and sort the dried lentils.
2. Add the lentils to a medium pot and cover with water by 2-3 inches. Bring it to a boil and then reduce to medium low and simmer for 25 mins.
3. Chop the onions and walnuts.
4. On a heated skillet, add half the oil and the walnuts. Toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes, they will be light brown and color and fragrant. Set the walnuts aside.
5. In a heated skillet add the onions, and cook for 4 mins until they are translucent. Add the cherry tomatoes and the spices, cook for another 4-5 minutes. Now add the walnuts.
6. Drain the cooked lentils and add them to the skillet and cook for another 3 mins, mix it together. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the the taco 'meat' to some taco shells and top as desired. Serve with a side of guacamole and/or salsa.
8. Enjoy!

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