Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 3/4 cup onion, diced (1 medium onion) 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon taco seasoning* 3/4 cup dried lentils 2 cups veggie broth 3/4 cup salsa ​​ * use your favorite seasoning or the PowerUp Homemade Taco Seasoning.

Makes: 2 1/2 cups (about 10 tacos)

1. Heat large skillet on medium-low. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5-7 minutes until translucent. Garlic and onion have the best flavor when sautéed “slow and low” (5-7 minutes, medium-low heat).
2. Add dried lentils and taco seasoning, stir and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add broth, bring to a boil for 1 minute and then reduce heat to low, cover and cook until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
4. Uncover and stir until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Mash lentils a bit with a fork, if desired, and stir in salsa.
6. Add to your choice of whole grain taco shell and top with cheese, diced tomato and the PowerUp Pineapple Pico de Gallo. Enjoy!

FROM THE POWERUP KITCHEN