Vegetarian Lentil Tacos (Slow Cooker)

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4.9

30 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    9

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Vegetarian Lentil Tacos (Slow Cooker)

Healthy, hearty taco filling that couldn't be easier to make! It's the perfect meatless dinner the whole family will love! Recipe makes about 4 1/3 cups.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils picked over and rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (10 oz) diced tomatoes mild, canned
  • 1 (10 oz) green chiles mild, canned
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 2 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt to taste, freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • 3 Tbsp cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice fresh

For serving

  • corn tortilla for serving, corn tortillas or crisp taco shells
  • taco shell
  • lettuce
  • cheese
  • tomato

Instructions

  1. Add lentils, broth, olive oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powders, and paprika to a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  2. Cover and cook on high 3 - 4 hours on high or on low 7 - 8 hours. 
  3. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm into warmed tortillas with toppings.

Notes

  • For a little heat add in some chipotle chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition listed is for filling only.
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