The Best Smash Lentil Tacos

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The BEST Smash Lentil Tacos 

1 Cup DRIED Lentils, washed, rinsed and drained. (green, brown or black lentils work) 

1 can plum tomatoes 

2 1/2 Cups water 

1 Onion, diced. 

2 Shallots, diced. 

4 cloves garlic, minced. 

3-4 TBS Olive Oil (optional) 

Steam sauté if you prefer with a bit of broth or water 

2 TBS Chili Powder 

2 TBS Cumin 

1 tsp Onion, granulated. 

1 tsp Salt, kosher 

1 tsp Black pepper 

Handful tortilla chips, crushed. 

1 ½ Cups Shredded Smoked Vegan Cheese, (Optional) 

1 Pack small to medium sized tortilla wraps or soft taco shells 

1 Head Lettuce, shredded. 

Pico De Gallo/Salsa: 

2 tomatoes, diced. 

½ red onion, diced. 

Handful, Cilantro/Coriander, rough chop 2 limes, juiced. Jalapeno Diced, optional.