Lentil and Cauliflower Rice Taco Filling

Name: Lentil and Cauliflower Rice Taco Filling
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: TexMex
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils (uncooked, or 3 cups cooked lentils); 3 cups water; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 large head cauliflower ((or 24-32 ounces of frozen riced cauliflower)); 1 large onion (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons mild chili powder (divided); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne pepper (to taste); Generous grating black pepper; Salt to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:35min

This recipe makes a lot, about enough for 21 tacos! It halves easily, though. Also, be sure you use mild chili powder–a combination of chiles, cumin, and other spices–and not hot pepper.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:04:02 GMT