Lentil Smash Burger Tacos

Name: Lentil Smash Burger Taco
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups lentils (I used 1 can of canned lentil); 1/2 cup bell pepper (we used yellow); 5 large mushrooms; 1/2 cup quick oats; 2 tablespoons ketchup (I used zero sugar); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon (optional but I think it adds a bit of beef flavor - leave out if you want to keep vegan/vegetarian); 8 corn tortillas

Have you ever watched an Instagram or YouTube video recipe and immediately want to make it? That’s what happened when I saw these lentil smash burger tacos from Tapped In Wellness on IG.

While you know I love my beef, these lentil smash burger tacos will be on heavy rotation this summer. Quick, easy, and if you have a blackstone these would be great to serve a crowd!

Ingredients needed for lentil smash burger tacos

cooked lentils – did you know that you can buy lentils in a can? One can drained is perfect for this recipe. You can also cook down dry lentils if you wish
bell pepper – we used yellow but any color works
mushrooms – we used baby bella but any type work
seasonings
ketchup – if you use zero sugar ketchup the ketchup is 0 WW points

At a glance, doesn’t that look like a beef smash burger?!

Lentil Smash Burger Taco

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 7 minutes

While I love a good beef burger, these lentil smash burgers will be in the regular rotation. Using canned lentils makes this a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe is from TappedInWellness on Instagram - I just left out the onion. I

Ingredients

2 cups lentils (I used 1 can of canned lentil)
1/2 cup bell pepper (we used yellow)
5 large mushrooms
1/2 cup quick oats
2 tablespoons ketchup (I used zero sugar)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon beef bouillon (optional but I think it adds a bit of beef flavor - leave out if you want to keep vegan/vegetarian)
8 corn tortillas

Instructions

Process the peppers and mushrooms (and onion if using) and saute for 5 minutes. Let cool.
Blend oats to make a flour. Add veggie mix and lentils to flour with ketchup and seasonings. Mix until combined.
Divide mixture into 8 servings.
Heat skillet with avocado oil spray over medium heat. Spread the lentil mixture on the tortilla, and place burger side down and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Flip and add cheese (optional), and place a lid on the pan for the cheese to melt.
Now top as you would your favorite burger! Thousand Island dressing, pickles, red onion, lettuce.
Enjoy!