4.9 from 30 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 9
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (10 oz) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
For serving
- Corn tortillas or crisp taco shells, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- 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.
- Cover and cook on high 3 - 4 hours on high or on low 7 - 8 hours.
- Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm into warmed tortillas with toppings.
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Notes
- For a little heat add in some chipotle chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.
- Nutrition listed is for filling only.