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Jen Paleracio
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup dried lentil
  • 1 15oz. canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup store bought salsa no artificial flavorings
  • 3 cups mixed greens ...
  • 1 avocado pitted, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a sauce pan, add the lentil and water, place on the stove over medium heat, uncover. When start boiling, turn the heat to low, cover, simmer until all the liquid's absorbed and the lentil softened. Remove from the heat. Set aside. 
  • Heat a pan with oil. Add the red pepper, stir, cook until tender. Add the taco seasonings, cilantro, black beans, lentils, season with salt and pepper, stir to mix well. 
  • Add the salsa, stir frequently until well heated. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl and add your mixed greens. Top with avocado. Option: squeeze limes.