Meatless Tacos

1/4 cup lentils

1/4 cup chopped onions

1 8oz can tomato sauce (or 11oz gf salsa)

taco seasoning (GF)

8 oz tofu (firm) drained and finely chopped

8 100% corn taco shells, warmed


1/2 cup shredded lettuce

1 medium tomato, chopped

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

RInse lentils, drain.  In a medium sauce pan combine lentils, onion and a 1/2 cup water.  Bring to boiling, reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for about 30 or unti ltender and liquid is absorbed. 

Stir in tomato sauce (or 8oz of the salsa) and seasoning mix into lentils.  Simmer, uncoveredfor 5 minutes.  Stir in tofu, heat through.  Spoon into taco shells.  Top with lettuce, tomatoes, more salsa and cheese if desired.

This could also be made with rice or cauliflower rice for those with soy allergies.