Slow Cooker Taco Lentils

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
2 onions, chopped6 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp canola oil4 tbsp chili powder1 tbsp cumin1 tbsp coriander.5 tsp ground red pepper1 tsp dried oregano2 cups raw lentils1 cup crushed tomatoes4 cups water2 tsp brown sugar1 TBSP + 1 TSP apple cider vinegar
Directions
1. Over medium heat, saute onions in canola oil until translucent (about 4 minutes). Add garlic and spices and cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.

2. Put onion mixture in slow cooker along with 2 cups dry lentils, 1 cup of crushed tomatoes, and 4 cups water.

3. Cook on low 6-8 hours, or until lentls are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. 30 minutes or so prior to the end of cook time, stir in sugar and vinegar. (NOTE: Because of variations in slow cookers, you may need to adjust cooking time or the amount of liquid)

Makes about 12 servings (1/2 cup each)

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNE_SP.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 90.1
  • Total Fat: 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 77.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.1 g
  • Protein: 7.8 g

Member Reviews
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
    This was pretty good. - 3/4/20
  • KATHYJO56
    This is fairly good, but I expected a little more - 10/23/19
  • KITT52
    This was easy and tastey...I use for several meals..hubby likes it added to ground meat for his taco mix - 7/29/17
  • TERRYT55
    I made this today! I used 4 cups of vegetable broth instead of water since it close to the stale date. I also added a bit of garlic salt. The vinegar and sugar added at the end made the recipe really excellent. Thank you - 9/6/12
  • KYATES01
    I made this for tonights dinner. I put hot sauce on mine, and it was tasty. I even blended some into baby food. My two toddlers also enjoyed it. Easy and will definitely make it again. - 9/6/12
  • IMAVISION
    This sounds so easy & so tasty. It will be served in the "Vision" home for sure!

    God bless!

    Ima - 9/6/12
  • CD12747410
    Thanks I'm going to try this tonight since we are low on meats until tomorrow but I have lentils so this will be perfect to try for dinner :) - 9/6/12