Coconut Lime Lentil Dal Tacos with Pickled Shallots
This simmered dish pairs red lentils with coconut milk, shallot, thinly sliced and lime juice. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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67g red lentils (dry)236 kcal
108g coconut milk (canned)213 kcal
180g water0 kcal
5g curry powder15 kcal
54g baby spinach12 kcal
2.69 piece (65g) corn tortillas (6-inch)142 kcal
31g shallot, thinly sliced22 kcal
18g lime juice5 kcal
9g fresh cilantro, chopped3 kcal
2g salt0 kcal
Cooking instructions
red lentils (dry)coconut milk (canned)watercurry powdersalt
Rinse lentils. In a small pot, combine lentils, coconut milk, water, curry powder, and salt; simmer until lentils are tender and thick, stirring occasionally.
shallotlime juicesalt
Meanwhile, quick-pickle the shallot: toss sliced shallot with lime juice and a pinch of salt; set aside.
corn tortillas (6-inch)
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a low flame for a few seconds per side.
baby spinachlime juice
Stir spinach into the dal to wilt, then remove from heat. Taste and brighten with extra lime if needed.
corn tortillas (6-inch)shallotfresh cilantro
Assemble tacos: spoon dal into tortillas, top with pickled shallots, and garnish with cilantro.
Serve immediately while warm.
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