Turkey Taco Meat with Red Lentils

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken
• 1/2 c. dried red lentils
• 4 oz. can green chiles, optional
• 1 c. chicken or tomato chicken broth, plus more if necessary
• Taco seasoning, to taste (I used 2 TBSP)
• Serve: tortillas, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, salsa, etc.

Directions:

1. Brown Turkey: In a large skillet heat the olive oil, then add the ground turkey and break up as it cooks.
2. Add Lentils and Seasoning: When the turkey is browned, add the lentils, green chiles, broth, and taco seasoning and mix to combine. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes; then check the lentils and add more broth if necessary and cook for 5-10 more minutes until the lentils are tender.
3. Serve: Add desired toppings to your tacos.

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Turkey Taco Meat with Red Lentils

Recipe by RC

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Ingredients

• 2 tsp. olive oil

• 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken

• 1/2 c. dried red lentils

• 4 oz. can green chiles, optional

• 1 c. chicken or tomato chicken broth, plus more if necessary

• Taco seasoning, to taste (I used 2 TBSP)

• Serve: tortillas, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, salsa, etc.

Directions

• Brown Turkey: In a large skillet heat the olive oil, then add the ground turkey and break up as it cooks.
• Add Lentils and Seasoning: When the turkey is browned, add the lentils, green chiles, broth, and taco seasoning and mix to combine. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes; then check the lentils and add more broth if necessary and cook for 5-10 more minutes until the lentils are tender.
• Serve: Add desired toppings to your tacos.