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Instant Pot Vegan Taco Filling

Instant Pot Vegan Taco Filling

This vegan taco filling made in the Instant Pot is hearty, flavorful, and packed with lentils, walnuts, and smoky spices. It’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or nachos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Instant Pot, Main Course, Vegan
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Used for sautéing and pressure cooking
  • Wooden Spoon For stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup raw walnuts finely chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz, with juice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • olive oil for sautéing
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to sauté. Heat olive oil and cook onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add lentils, walnuts, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir and scrape the pot.
  • Lock lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Let naturally release for 5 minutes.
  • Open lid, stir well, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use pecans or sunflower seeds if you’re out of walnuts.
  • Add a pinch of chipotle for extra heat.
  • Great for tacos, bowls, and meal prep.
Keyword instant pot lentils, vegan taco meat, vegan tacos
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