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Ingredients (use vegan versions):
  • 12 - 24 taco shells
  • BEAN FILLING -
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 capsicum, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ground cumin, coriander, crushed chili to taste
  • 1 large can kidney beans (around 750g/26oz)
  • 5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
  • sweet chili sauce
  • FRESH FILLING -
  • fresh tomatoes, diced
  • fresh lettuce, shredded
  • vegan cheese, shredded
Directions:

Cook onion, capsicum and garlic in a little olive oil. Add beans, tomato, tomato paste, spices and 1/2-3/4 cup sweet chili sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

Heat taco shells in 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C oven for 5 minutes (or as per packet instructions).

Place spoonfuls of bean filling in shells, top with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and sweet chili sauce.

*Instead of using shredded vegan cheese, the inside of the taco shell can be spread with vegan soy cream cheese before filling.

Serves: Up to 8

Preparation time: 30 minutes


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1. 5 tsp. lemon juice
2. 1 tsp. grated ginger
3. 2 garlic cloves, crushed
4. 2 green chili, chopped
5. 3 tbsp. chopped coriander
6. 1 tsp. chili powder
7. salt to taste
8. 250g paneer cut into cubes.
9. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
10. 2 onions, chopped in 1-inch long thin slices
11. ¼ tsp. turmeric powder
12. 3-4 tbsp. thick yogurt
13. ½ cup milk.

For Garnishing:
Some chopped coriander.

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1. Mix together lemon juice, ginger, garlic, green chili, half of the coriander, chili powder, salt, and paneer in a bowl .  Cover and leave to marinate for an hour.
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4. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander with your choice of Indian bread or rice.

 
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