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vegetarian taco skillet

Vegetarian Taco Skillet (with Sweet Potatoes)

Julia
If you need dinner on the table fast, this vegetarian taco skillet is your new best friend. It’s hearty, colorful, and comes together in one pan. No sink full of dishes at the end. The sweet potatoes make it cozy and filling, while the lentils and beans pack in the plant-based protein
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 5 people
Calories 254 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or avocado oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups sweet potatoes, diced small, about 1 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste, in a tube
  • 1 cup lentils, green or brown, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup jarred salsa, mild or spicy
  • 1 cup of frozen corn, I used grilled
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • Salt + black pepper, to taste
  • ½ - 1 cup cheddar/mozzarella cheese, or Mexican cheese blend, optional
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, optional
  • Your favorite taco toppings

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven and add the onion. Sauté for a few minutes until it softens.
  • Stir in the sweet potatoes and cook until they start to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, chili powder, salt (to taste) and tomato paste. Stir everything well. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Pour in the lentils, salsa, and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover with a lid and simmer until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add in the black beans and corn.
  • Stir and let it simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, then turn off the heat.
  • Cover again and rest until the cheese is melted. Top it off with your favorite toppings.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 373mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 14gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 11858IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
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