BBQ Bacon Lentil Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This BBQ Bacon Lentil Tacos Recipe combines the smoky flavor of bacon with hearty lentils, creating a satisfying filling for your tacos. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun gathering, these tacos are both delicious and nutritious.

The recipe is simple to follow and allows for customization with your favorite toppings. Enjoy these tacos with fresh vegetables, cheese, or your preferred salsa for a complete meal.

Delicious BBQ Bacon Lentil Tacos

These tacos feature a flavorful mixture of lentils cooked with BBQ sauce and crispy bacon, all wrapped in warm tortillas. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
4 slices of bacon, chopped
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn or flour tortillas
Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, and cilantro

Instructions

Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
Cook the Lentils: Add the rinsed lentils, BBQ sauce, cumin, and 2 cups of water to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with the lentil mixture and top with crispy bacon.
Add Toppings: Serve the tacos with your choice of toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.