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Mexican Meatless Mondays

by runeatrepeat on January 5, 2010

Question: What is better than Meatless Mondays?

Answer: Mexican Meatless Mondays!!!

I decided to make Meatless Mondays -> Mexican Meatless Mondays because that’s how I roll. Tonight for dinner I made Lentil Tacos and Spanish Rice.IMG_3800

I made the Spanish rice with brown rice, onions, tomato paste, spices and mixed veggies. The spices I used: chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin.IMG_3791Directions: Chop and cook onion until translucent. Add 1c rice and 2c water, tomato paste and spices to pan, stir. Bring to boil then reduce, cover and simmer for about 40 minutes. Add veggie mix about ten minutes before it’s done. Cook until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed. The color of this picture is not “off”, I just used a little too much tomato paste!IMG_3794

The lentil tacos were easy. Instead of the usual tomato type sauce for the lentils I added a can of TJ’s green chiles for a different take on it.IMG_3796

Directions: Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain. Place back in pan and add salt, garlic, chili powder and green chili. Heat. Fill up tacos and enjoy! I doushed mine with hot sauce. IMG_3798

Happy Mexican Meatless Monday!

Because if anyone can, a Mexi-Can!!!

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Evan Thomas January 5, 2010 at 1:05 am

Sweet! Any new way to eat lentils and I’m game

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Mara @ What's For Dinner? January 5, 2010 at 1:31 am

LOVE the idea!!! :)

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Danielle (Coffee Run) January 5, 2010 at 1:39 am

Yay for meatless mondays :D

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Katie January 5, 2010 at 1:49 am

So cute..your last line made me giggle! Love the idea!

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runeatrepeat January 5, 2010 at 4:01 am

I want to put that on a shirt!

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Katie January 5, 2010 at 11:22 am

I’d totally buy a shirt with that on there, and I’m not even Mexican!

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Kristen @ Change of Pace January 5, 2010 at 1:51 am

Love the idea! Wish the husband could love it too but he’s pretty much a carnivore. Your tacos look delish. I just updated my grocery list to get some lentils and tortillas :)

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Nicole January 5, 2010 at 2:15 am

YUM! Looks delicious!!!!!!!

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All Women Stalker January 5, 2010 at 2:31 am

Everything looks so delicious! I’m going to try those recipes. What can I substitute the lentils with?

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Carolyn January 5, 2010 at 2:41 am

I love making nachos with lights tortilla chips and morningstar veggie crumbles!

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Karla January 5, 2010 at 3:38 am

Yum! Yay for meatless mondays!! You should try the Morningstar spicy black bean burger on your next meatless monday!

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runeatrepeat January 5, 2010 at 4:01 am

Karla – I’ve tried the black bean and know it’s totally the best!

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Christina January 5, 2010 at 4:32 am

Oooo eating lentils that way is brilliant! I’m totally going to do this!!

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Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com January 5, 2010 at 10:38 am

Oooh that looks delicious! I’ve never thought of adding lentils that way, that’s so clever! I like lentils in a vegetarian lasagne actually, that’s always nice :)
Congrats on the Meatless Monday btw! Such a good idea :)

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rungirlrunn January 5, 2010 at 2:29 pm

Oo I love the idea of using lentils in tacos!!

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Whit January 5, 2010 at 3:05 pm

I don’t know why but I just got like 10 of your posts on my goog reader. What? I am behind now! Anyway, these tacos look fab, dear.

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runeatrepeat January 5, 2010 at 3:26 pm

Whoa! I hope everyone hasn’t been having that problem!

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Karyn January 5, 2010 at 3:46 pm

love that idea for replacing the meat! i wish i had thought of that :) and i love that last line of your post and like another person said i’d totally buy a shirt haha and i’m not even close to mexican :)

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Emily January 5, 2010 at 4:23 pm

That should be your blog tagline – funny lady!

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runeatrepeat January 5, 2010 at 4:42 pm

Emily – I’m actually considering changing it now! Ha!!

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Glenn Jones January 5, 2010 at 8:31 pm

Lentil tacos huh? What a great idea! I have a package of TJ steamed lentils in the refrigerator as we speak. Guess what we’re having for dinner?

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