1 1/2 cups dried lentils
3 1/2-5 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 stalk celery
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
8 taco shells
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium onion, diced
1 large tomato, chopped
Sort and wash lentils. Combine with water and next 5 ingredients in pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, let simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally and add more water, if needed. When done, remove and discard bay leaf and celery. Combine tomato sauce and taco seasoning in a small bowl; stir well.
Heat taco shells, spoon in lentil mixture, tomato sauce and other toppings into shells. Enjoy!!