Chipotle Red Lentil & Sweet Potato Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Smoky chipotle red lentils and tender sweet potatoes make the perfect protein-packed filling for these vibrant stovetop tacos, topped with a refreshing cilantro-lime slaw. This satisfying weeknight meal is ready in just 30 minutes and is bursting with flavor and texture.

- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 2.5 cups vegetable broth
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
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Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ mediumStir in minced garlic, chipotle, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ mediumAdd diced sweet potato and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ mediumAdd rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender and mixture is thickened, about 13 minutes.
⏱️ 13 minutes 🌡️ medium-lowMeanwhile, toss shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and honey in a bowl. Set aside for flavors to meld.
⏱️ 3 minutesWarm corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, keeping them wrapped in a towel to stay warm.
⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ mediumAssemble tacos: Spoon lentil-sweet potato mixture onto tortillas, top with cilantro-lime slaw, and add sour cream if desired. Serve immediately.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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