Taco Bake

🥘 Ingredients

• taco seasoning 2 tsp
• oregano ½ tsp
• cumin 1 tsp
• onion 1 small
• minced garlic 2 cloves
• olive oil
• cooked lentils 2 ½ cups
• tomato paste 3 Tbsp
• hot sauce 2 Tbsp
• hard taco shells 12
• pepper jack cheese
• shredded lettuce
• cilantro

1. 1

   Combine taco seasoning , oregano , cumin . In skillet , sauté onion and minced garlic with olive oil .
2. 2

   Add spice blend and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add cooked lentils and a splash of water, tomato paste , and hot sauce .
3. 3

   Use potato masher to mash mixture. Continue cooking for 5 minutes , adding water as needed.
4. 4

   Fill hard taco shells with lentil mixture and top with shredded pepper jack cheese .
5. 5

   Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 400°F. Top with shredded lettuce , cilantro , and favorite topping.