Low Sodium Classic Lentil Fajitas

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the lentils

1 cup green lentils, rinsed
Bob's Red Mill Green Lentils, Petite French Style, 1 lb 8 oz (680 g)Simple Truth Organic Green Lentils Shiloh Farms Organic Green Lentils Bob's Red Mill - Beans Pet Fr Green Lentil Full Circle Organic Green Lentils
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2 ½ cups water
½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the fajita filling

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

For serving

8 small flour tortillas
Chef's tip
Warm briefly before folding to improve flexibility.
½ cup sour cream (optional)
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the rinsed lentils, water, and 1/2 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still hold their shape and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and both bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7–9 minutes, until softened and the edges are lightly charred.

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