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Chili Lime Lentil Tacos








    Ingredients                                          Method



      192 g lentils                                       Get out 2 skewers. If using wooden skewers
      473 ml water                                        make sure to soak at least 30 minutes before
                                                          grilling time.
      1 teaspoon. chili powder
                                                          Heat up grill. Once hot place sliced pineapple
      1/2 teaspoon. chipotle powder                       on grill.
      1/2 teaspoon. cumin

      1/2 teaspoon. smoked paprika                        Take your skewers and run them thru the onion
                                                          quarters.
      1/2 teaspoon. onion powder
                                                          Brush peppers and onion with a bit of olive oil
      1/2 teaspoon. garlic powder                         and place on grill as well.
      Zest of 1 lime                                      Cover grill and cook about 3-5 minutes. Flip
      1 lime, juiced                                      pineapples and vegetables over once you have
      2 tablespoons. tomato paste                         a nice char on the outside and repeat on the
      Salt and pepper                                     other side. Please note grilling times will vary
                                                          so keep an eye on these.
      For the Salsa:
      1/2 pineapple, sliced                               Once done, remove and place on plate until
                                                          cool enough to handle. Once cool, remove skin
      1 red pepper, cut into big pieces                   from peppers and dice up all vegetables. Place
      1 jalapeno                                          into a bowl and add in lemon juice. Stir to
      1/2 red onion, quartered                            combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
                                                          Place in fridge.
      1-2 tablespoons. olive oil
      1/2 lemon juiced                                    If time permits, the longer it sits the better the
                                                          salsa will become. Chill a couple of hours if you
      Salt and pepper                                     can.

                                                          For the Lentils:

                                                          Add water to a medium saucepan and boil
                                                          water. Add in dried lentils and cook roughly 20
                                                          minutes or until nice and soft. Remove from
                                                          heat.

                                                          In a small bowl, combine all spice together.

                                                          Add spice mixture, lime zest, lime juice and
                                                          tomato paste to lentils and stir to combine.
                                                          Adjust seasoning as needed.
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