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Instant Pot Walnut-Lentil Tacos

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  • Servings:

    Serves 6 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    25 minutes

Ingredients

Lentils add protein while walnuts add crunch to these easy plant-based tacos. Customize them with your favorite toppings for the perfect taco night.
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup grated reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
Medium flour tortillas, warmed
Diced tomatoes, chopped green onions and Greek yogurt, to serve
Instant Pot Walnut-Lentil Tacos

Directions

Using a box grater, grate the onion. To Instant Pot, add onion, garlic, lentils, walnuts, oregano, paprika, cumin and 3/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Pour tomatoes on top; do not stir.
Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Let natural release for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve taco mixture on tortillas with favorite toppings.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, September 2025

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 6
Base Nutrients
Calories 600 kcal (30%)
Calories from Fat 243 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 27 g (42%)
Saturated Fat 5 g (25%)
Cholesterol 10 mg (3%)
Sodium 600 mg (25%)
Total Carbohydrates 68 g (23%)
Dietary Fiber 9 g (36%)
Protein 25 g (42%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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