Taco Tuesday

I know what you're thinking.  It's not true!  Lentils are not a familiar family friend to the pea that got projectile vomited in a famous horror film, even if they look like they might be in the same gene pool. Maybe it's their name that turns you off.  Lentils...they were set up for failure from birth. 

But, if you just give these poor little lonely forgotten beans a chance, you will find why they're a great vegan staple.  They're packed with nutrients and are a fabulous fill in for all those soy products.  They can have a meaty texture and pretty much like tofu, can be flavored any way you please.  Lentil tacos is a nice starter onto your quest to find peace with this legume.  It took me a little bit to find lentil love myself, but I adore the recipe from Skinny Bitch  Ultimate Cookbook.   (I'm sure other bloggers have posted the recipe, just google it.)

Anyway, here's to finding your lentil love soon too.  You may find it in tacos, or maybe sloppy Joes...but let that green bean (or any of the other rainbow of colors) lure you in! You may be surprised with how tasty and mighty those little guys can be!