1-Pot Vegan "Barbacoa"

Name: 1-Pot Vegan "Barbacoa"
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive or grape seed oil ((or sub water)); 1/2 medium white or yellow onion ((minced)); 3 cloves garlic ((minced)); 1 1/2 cups cooked green or brown lentils ((I used canned, rinsed and drained)); 1 1/2 cups packed finely shredded/grated carrots ((I used my food processor + grater attachment)); 2-3 Tbsp coconut sugar or organic brown sugar; 1/2 tsp each salt and black pepper ((plus more to taste)); 1 1/2 tsp ground smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1-3 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 Tbsp coconut aminos ((or sub 1 Tbsp or 15 ml tamari or soy sauce if not GF)); 3-4 Tbsp lime juice; 1-2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup water ((more as needed)); 2 dried bay leaves ((optional)); Corn or flour tortillas; Shredded red cabbage; Sliced radish; Cilantro; Lime wedges; Hot sauce / Salsa / Chimichurri

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Amazing, rich, flavorful vegan "barbacoa" with spices, chipotle peppers, lentils, and shredded carrots! The perfect plant-based "meat" for taco night!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:04:04 GMT