Servings: These Instant Pot Lentil Tacos are quick and easy to make! Whether you serve them mild or spicy (yes please!) they’re sure to rock your weeknight dinner routine and even taste great the next day! COURSE MAIN DISH CUISINE MEXICAN, VEGETARIAN KEYWORD INSTANT POT LENTIL TACOS PREP TIME 10 MINUTES COOK TIME 15 MINUTES TIME TO BUILD PRESSURE IN IP 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME 30 MINUTES SERVINGS 16 SERVINGS CALORIES 98 KCAL AUTHOR JENN LAUGHLIN - PEAS AND CRAYONS

2 cups dry lentils (green or brown) 2 cups dry lentils (green or brown)
1/2-1 cup finely diced white onion ½ to 1 cup finely diced white onion
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water 2 cups water
1/2 cup salsa ½ cup salsa
1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp smoked paprika
1 cup enchilada sauce (plus extra 1/2 cup if desired) 1 cup enchilada sauce (plus extra ½ cup if desired)
SERVE WITH... SERVE WITH...
corn or flour tortillas (crunchy or soft) corn or flour tortillas (crunchy or soft)
pico de gallo pico de gallo
shredded lettuce shredded lettuce
fresh chopped cilantro fresh chopped cilantro
sliced avocado sliced avocado
sliced jalapeño sliced jalapeño
hot sauce or salsa hot sauce or salsa
sour cream or Greek yogurt (skip if vegan) sour cream or Greek yogurt (skip if vegan)

Add lentils, onion, broth, water, salsa, and spices to your Instant Pot, saving the enchilada sauce for the very end after cooking (to prevent mixture from being to thick/sticking).
Give the ingredients a little stir to combine and lock the lid. Ensure the valve is set to sealed position and set to manual (high pressure) for 15 minutes.
It should take the IP 5 to 10 minutes to come to pressure, followed by the 15 minutes active cooking time. While you wait, you can either sit back and let your IP do all the work or prep your tortillas and taco toppings.
When the lentils have finished cooking the timer will beep. Carefully switch the sealed valve to venting and step back as the steam releases for a "quick release."
When the pin has dropped, safely remove the lid and stir in enchilada sauce. Give the filing a little taste and add any extra seasoning/spice your heart desires. They're totally customizable and can be made as spicy or as mild as you'd like.
Spoon filling into your choice of tortillas and top with all your favorite vegan or vegetarian taco toppings!

The lentils require a set liquid-to-solid ingredient ratio to properly cook in the Instant Pot as there is an auto-shutoff/burn notice for recipes too thick to cook. If you're skipping, swapping, or adding extra ingredients, this will need to be accounted for. If you have questions,- feel free to ask if it'll work beforehand so I can guide you! xoxo  The lentils require a set liquid-to-solid ingredient ratio to properly cook in the Instant Pot as there is an auto-shutoff/burn notice for recipes too thick to cook. If you're skipping, swapping, or adding extra ingredients, this will need to be accounted for. If you have questions,- feel free to ask if it'll work beforehand so I can guide you! xoxo
Try the toppings from the list above or see the blog post for a full list of topping options! Add a few, or load 'em up! Anything goes when it comes to toppings.  Try the toppings from the list above or see the blog post for a full list of topping options! Add a few, or load 'em up! Anything goes when it comes to toppings.
The filling can be made in advance for an easy weeknight taco night and leftover lentil taco filling can even be frozen for later!  The filling can be made in advance for an easy weeknight taco night and leftover lentil taco filling can even be frozen for later!
Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the filling using an online recipe nutrition calculator and will vary based on tortilla choice and toppings. Adjust as needed and enjoy!  Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the filling using an online recipe nutrition calculator and will vary based on tortilla choice and toppings. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS  NUTRITION FACTS
AMOUNT PER SERVING  AMOUNT PER SERVING
CALORIES 98 CALORIES FROM FAT 9 % DAILY VALUE* FAT 1G2%SATURATED FAT 1G6%SODIUM 311MG14%POTASSIUM 267MG8%CARBOHYDRATES 17G6%FIBER 8G33%SUGAR 2G2%PROTEIN 7G14% VITAMIN A 275IU6%VITAMIN C 1.9MG2%CALCIUM 19MG2%IRON 2.1MG12%  CALORIES 98 CALORIES FROM FAT 9 % DAILY VALUE* FAT 1G2%SATURATED FAT 1G6%SODIUM 311MG14%POTASSIUM 267MG8%CARBOHYDRATES 17G6%FIBER 8G33%SUGAR 2G2%PROTEIN 7G14% VITAMIN A 275IU6%VITAMIN C 1.9MG2%CALCIUM 19MG2%IRON 2.1MG12%