1-Pot Smoky Lentil Vegan Taco “Meat”

Name: 1-Pot Smoky Lentil Vegan Taco “Meat”
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 3-4 Tbsp water ((plus more as needed // or sub half the amount in oil)); 1/2 cup finely diced onion ((any color)); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 ½ cups finely shredded carrot ((or try subbing sweet potato)); 1 ¼ cups cooked lentils ((rinsed and drained // we used canned — see notes if cooking raw lentils // or sub black or pinto beans)); ~1/4 cup vegetable broth (or water as needed (plus more as needed)); 1/2 tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste)); 1 tsp smoked paprika ((plus more to taste)); 1 tsp ground cumin ((plus more to taste)); 1 tsp chili powder ((plus more to taste // spice blend should contain chili powder, cumin, oregano, etc.)); 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, roughly chopped ((omit for less heat)); 1-2 tsp coconut aminos; 1-2 tsp coconut sugar or maple syrup ((omit if avoiding sugar, or sub stevia to taste)); 1-2 tsp nutritional yeast ((optional)); 1-2 tsp lime juice; Corn or flour tortillas; Shredded red cabbage; Guacamole; Cilantro; Lime wedges; Hot sauce (or Salsa)