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    Lentil Mushroom Tacos w/ Mango Salsa

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    Taco night will never be the same after you try these Lentil Mushroom Tacos w/ Mango Salsa. They are sweet, savory and downright delicious!

    Overhead view of one mushroom tacos on a slate board.

    Anyone else out there celebrate taco night at home? We have a taco party almost every week and it brings lots of smiles to the table. These Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos are very popular in our home, but today, I'm sharing our current favorite - Lentil Mushroom Tacos with Mango Salsa. This is a must-try for everyone because they really are THAT good.

    We love taco night because it never gets boring. Tacos are so versatile and can be filled with almost anything and dressed up to your liking. You can use soft or hard shells, various veggies, grains, fruit, guacamole, vegan sour cream, salsa, chipotle sauce, and more. There are no rules!

    Overhead view of 4 mushroom tacos on a slate board.

    Are they good for you?

    Taco night can be healthy, flavorful, and fun! Yes, those three words can go together well. Also, We don't need meat to have a tasty taco, because it's all about the seasonings anyway.  Did you ever have an unseasoned chicken or beef taco? Probably not because it would be gross.

    So, let's replace the meat with quality-protein lentils and meaty mushrooms and season them to taco perfection. Now you can get the protein, the texture, and all the tasty goodness, without harming animals or our planet. Sounds like a win-win alternative, huh?

    Lentil and mushrooms together are just magical. You'll get a soft, hearty, and meaty texture, that will fill you up and not leave you feeling hungry in 20 minutes. You'll feel satisfied and happy. These tacos are sweet, savory, and delightful.

    Side view of fully assembled taco on a slate board.

    This lentil mushroom filling is really delicious on its own, but if you want to make them out-of-this-world delicious, you can add some sweet and spicy fresh Mango Salsa. It sounds fancy, but it only takes minutes to prepare and it's so worth it.

    This colorful salsa is bursting with juicy sweetness and spiciness. It really adds the finishing touches and it's like the confetti for your taco party. It's bright, colorful sweet, and spicy. Your tacos won't even know what hit 'em!

    How to make Lentil Mushroom Tacos

    These tacos are so quick and easy to make. You just sauté some onions and mushrooms together with the taco seasonings. Then you add the lentils and broth, then simmer for about 30-40 minutes. While that's happening you can prepare your flavorful salsa.

    Easy peasy! You'll have the family around the table in no time. Enjoy!

    Taco night will never be the same after you try these Lentil Mushroom Tacos w/ Mango Salsa. They are sweet, savory and down right delicious!

    More Taco Night Recipes to Try

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    Lentil Mushroom Tacos w/ Mango Salsa

    Taco night will never be the same after you try these Lentil Mushroom Tacos w/ Mango Salsa. They are sweet, savory and downright delicious!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
    Servings: 4 People
    Calories: 413kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    Mango Salsa

    • 1 cup tomatoes , diced
    • 2 cups mango , diced
    • ½ cup cilantro , chopped
    • ½ cup onion , diced
    • 1 jalapeño , seeded and diced (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt (or preferred salt), more to taste
    • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 teaspoons sugar

    Lentil Mushroom Filling

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small onion , diced
    • 2 garlic cloves , minced
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
    • 1 ½ cups mushrooms , diced
    • 1 cup uncooked lentils , red or brown
    • 2 cups vegetable broth , low sodium (*See note)
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt , more to taste
    • Fresh ground pepper , to taste
    • 8 taco shells , hard or soft

    Recommended Equipment

    • Large Skillet
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    Instructions

    Mango Salsa

    • Toss all ingredients together until well combined. Set in the fridge until ready to serve.

    Lentil Mushroom Filling

    • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once heated, add the diced onion sauté until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
    • Add the mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms release some liquid, about 2-3 minutes. Now add minced garlic, tomato paste, and spices. Cook until mushrooms are tender & lightly browned, About 2-3 minutes
    • Add lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and let mixture cook for about 20-25 minutes, until lentils are tender.
    • Uncover and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until liquid cooks down & mixture is thickened. Remove bay leaf.
    • Now spoon the filling into your taco shell and dress up to your liking. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Makes about 8 Tacos.
    *Extra topping ideas: Purple cabbage, vegan sour cream, or hot sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Tacos | Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 580mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 6mg
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    1. Rayne

      January 14, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is great! I used 2 cans of organic brown lentils for a shortcut and added brown rice to make a burrito filling. So delicious!

      Reply
      • Melissa Huggins

        January 15, 2019 at 9:58 pm

        Hi Rayne, thank you for making them! Great idea to use canned lentils! So much faster 🙂

        Reply
    2. Adrienne

      December 31, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there! Would I be able to make this in the Instant Pot? I've made this countless times before and we love it! 🙂

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      • Melissa Huggins

        December 31, 2018 at 10:18 pm

        Hi Adrienne, I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you for making them. I haven't tried it yet in my IP, but I'd imagine it would work. I'll have to try it next time I make them. I'd love to hear how it turns out for you if you use the IP too. Have a Happy New Year! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Leigh

      September 03, 2018 at 5:50 am

      5 stars
      This was a huge hit with our meat eaters during a dinner get together! One of my friends said that her taco night wasn’t anything like this! I love the mushroom lentil filling but I do think the rock star is the mango salsa. Thanks for a great go to recipe favorite

      Reply
      • Melissa Huggins

        September 05, 2018 at 11:06 am

        Hi Leigh!! You're so kind - thank you so much! I'm so happy everyone enjoyed them. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Gloria Moffit

      August 10, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      HI Melissa, I made these tonight and they are one of the best vegan recipe's I've tried so far!! (I'm 6 months into my vegan life and loving it) I did them with the mango salsa... on paper it sounds like the flavours mixed together won't work but they so do! I did them as Quesadillas with loads of vegan pizza cheese too, as I love cheese- now only the dairy free kind lol... I have some filling left over though, presumably it will freeze ok? many thanks!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        August 10, 2017 at 3:03 pm

        Hi Gloria. Thank you for stopping by to share your feedback. I love what I do, and comments like this make it even better. I'm so happy you liked the tacos. They are on our weekly rotation around here. Yes, you can freeze the mixture for 2-3 months. Add a little vegetable broth when you reheat it.

        Congratulations on your 6-month vegan journey! It just keeps getting better! 🙂

        Have a great week!

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    5. KEITH

      May 10, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      I made the taco filling in this recipe today for dinner. It was absolutely fabulous. Will definitely be saving this for future use.

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      • Melissa Huggins

        May 11, 2017 at 10:13 pm

        Hi Keith, yay! I'm so happy you liked it. We have it in our regular rotation over here. Thank you for sharing your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kristina

      December 14, 2016 at 6:13 pm

      This looks & sounds amazing! I plan on making this some time next week, minus the mango salsa (I love savory dishes for meals & mangos for dessert). I will leave another comment after I make it!

      Reply
      • Melissa Huggins

        December 14, 2016 at 10:04 pm

        Hi Kristina, thank you so much. I'm so glad you are making them. I'd love to hear how they turn out for you 🙂

        Reply
        • Kristina

          December 19, 2016 at 6:37 pm

          Hi Melissa!

          I told you I would get back to you ☺️

          I made these last night & they were so delish! I will definitely be making these again!

        • Melissa Huggins

          December 20, 2016 at 11:02 am

          Hi Kristina, Yay, I'm so happy to hear this! We are actually having them tonight for Taco Night. My son is super excited. Did you use a more savory salsa? Thank you for your feedback. You're awesome! 🙂

        • Kristina

          December 20, 2016 at 12:01 pm

          You're more than welcome!

          I doubled the recipe so I'm still eating them...love left overs!

          I actually just topped them with some jarred jalapenos. I like it hot!

        • Melissa Huggins

          January 02, 2017 at 10:32 pm

          How did I miss this message? Sorry about that. I need to double the recipe next time so I have left overs. I love jalepenos too....good call! Happy New Year! 🙂

    7. Yonit

      September 22, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Can I toss everything with already cooked lentils? I have a large pot that I'd like to use up.

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        September 22, 2016 at 10:04 am

        Hi there, I haven't tried it this way, but I'm sure it will work. You just need to cut down the vegetable broth...maybe to a 1/2 cup. The flavors might not marinate the same, but I'm sure it will be a delicious quick meal. I'd love to hear how it turns out. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jenn

      September 15, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Tacos are on the menu in our house almost every week. I actually have a lentil mushroom taco recipe on the blog too that we eat quite a bit. Such a great combo! Loving this mango salsa too!

      Reply
    9. Cadry

      September 15, 2016 at 9:50 am

      You're right about tacos. They always sound good! I especially like your idea of stuffing them with lentils and mushrooms.

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        September 15, 2016 at 11:44 am

        Thank you, Cadry! The lentil & mushroom combination is a family favorite 🙂

        Reply
    10. dianne

      September 14, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      These look so good! Perfect for next week's Taco Tuesday!

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        September 15, 2016 at 9:34 am

        Thank you, Dianne! It's most requested for our taco night 🙂

        Reply
    11. Sarah

      September 13, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      We are all big taco fans in my house and these look delicious! We'll have to add them to our rotation!

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        September 15, 2016 at 9:54 am

        We love em' too! Taco Tuesday is serious business around here 🙂

        Reply
    12. Shanna

      July 26, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      These look delicious!! I can't wait to make them

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        July 28, 2016 at 8:58 pm

        Thank you, Shanna! They are super easy to make, too. I'd love to hear how they turn out for you 🙂

        Reply
    13. Trish

      July 11, 2016 at 5:55 am

      I made these last night and my non-vegan husband was making "mmm" noises with almost every bite. He told me to please keep this recipe. My 15 yr old son and I also thoroughly loved these. The mango salsa was exceptional and complimented the lentil/mushroom mixture. My mouth is watering right now thinking back to the taste lol. Definitely a keeper to be made often! I kept recipe exactly as written but may have added more mushrooms as I bought a big pack and didn't measure it. Thanks for a FAB recipe!!

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        July 12, 2016 at 9:49 am

        Hi Trish, this is so wonderful to hear. It's a family favorite around here, too. I'm so glad your hubby enjoyed them. It's always nice to get approval by the non-vegans. Thank you so much for making these and leaving such a nice comment. Have a wonderful day 🙂

        Reply
    14. Christina

      June 28, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      I made these tonight and every bite was enjoyed by vegans and carnivores alike! It's a keeper! Thank you!

      Reply
      • mhuggs

        June 28, 2016 at 7:53 pm

        Hi Christina, this is wonderful to hear! Thank you for making them. I'm so glad that everyone loved them. They are a family favorite over here 🙂

        Reply
    15. Anna

      June 12, 2016 at 2:45 am

      The look and sound so delicious!!! I do not have regular taco nights at my household, but I think it's about to change 🙂 xxx

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      • mhuggs

        June 13, 2016 at 10:39 am

        Thank you, Anna! Yes, it's a fun night to look forward to. 🙂

        Reply
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