Tacos de Lentejas al Chipotle (Smoky Chipotle Lentil Tacos)
Smoky, garlicky chipotle lentils piled into corn tortillas with avocado and fresh pink pickled onions.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.66 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion for 6 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cumin for 1 minute.
7 min - 2
Add the lentils, your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe) and 100 ml water. Simmer for 8 minutes until thick and the lentils are hot all the way through.
8 min - 3
Mash a few lentils with the back of a spoon and season with salt.
- 4
Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20 seconds per side.
- 5
Fill with lentils and avocado, and top with your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe).
Tips
- Use tinned green or brown lentils; puy lentils are firmer.
- Add the adobo gradually, as it varies in heat.
- A squeeze of lime lifts the flavour.
Storing and freezing
Lentils keep 3 days in the fridge and freeze for 2 months. Reheat until steaming hot.
Questions
Can I use red lentils?
Not tinned ones, as they go mushy. Use green or brown.
Are these filling?
Yes, lentils are rich in fibre and protein.
How spicy are they?
Medium. Start with 2 tablespoons of adobo and add more to taste.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Empanadas de Camaron al Chipotle (Chipotle Prawn Empanadas)
NFHPTostadas de Atún con Chipotle (Chipotle Tuna Tostadas)
GFDFNFAlbóndigas de Pavo en Chipotle (Turkey Meatballs in Chipotle Broth)
GFDFNFPescado Zarandeado con Tortillas (Chipotle Grilled Butterflied Fish)
DFEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.