Lentil–Quinoa Tacos

Treat your little one to a tasty and nutritious meal with Lentil–Quinoa Tacos. This toddler-friendly dish combines protein-rich lentils and quinoa with a medley of delicious taco seasonings, all wrapped in soft taco shells.

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Lentil–Quinoa Tacos
Suitable from
Toddler foods

Easy to prepare

Total time
25min

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Makes
4servings

adjustable below

Iron
1.1mg

per serving

Common allergens

None

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Lentils1 tablespoon
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Onions1/2 piece
  • Quinoa1 cup
  • Spices, garlic powder1 teaspoon
  • Nutritional yeast4 tablespoon
  • Spices, oregano1 teaspoon
  • Spices, cumin1 tablespoon
  • Spices, chili powder1 tablespoon
  • Tortilla, corn4

Steps

  1. Rinse the lentils and combine them with 2 cups (480 ml) of water in a pot. Rinse the quinoa and, in a separate pot from the lentils, combine them with 2 cups of water. Bring each to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the water is absorbed. Set the quinoa aside.

  2. Rinse the cooked lentils under cold water, then add them to a food processor and pulse to create a “meaty” texture.

  3. Sauté the onion and garlic in a splash of water in a pan and cook until soft, fragrant, and slightly translucent.

  4. In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir together until well combined. If needed, reheat the mixture to desired temperature.

  5. Serve the lentil–quinoa mixture as desired, on corn tortillas or atop chopped greens, and with your favorite fixings.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
61kcal
Protein
2.7g
Fat
1.7g
Carbs
9.1g
Calories from
  • Carbs58%
  • Protein17%
  • Fat25%

Good source of Vitamin B12 · Vitamin B6

Ingredient health benefits

💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
💩 Gut health
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
🔥 Energy
🫀 Cardiovascular health
🚽 Digestion
🦠 Immune system
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
🦴 Bone health
🦵 Cellular growth

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 4 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

61

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 67.3mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g3%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g8%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 2.7g5%
Vitamin D 0.0mcg0%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
Potassium 128mg3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg4%
Vitamin K 3.3mcg3%
Vitamin B6 1.0mg61%
Vitamin B12 1.9mcg78%
Folate 26mcg6%
Magnesium 19mg4%
Zinc 0.4mg4%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.