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Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili

Easy Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili Recipe for a Cozy Meal

This Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili is a delicious and hearty vegetarian dish, packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry green or brown lentils
  • 1 medium onion (white or yellow)
  • 1 each green bell pepper
  • 1 each red bell pepper
  • 1 each jalapeño pepper
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 TBSP chili powder
  • 1.5 TBSP ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro plus extra for topping
  • 2 cups finely diced roma tomatoes (plum tomatoes)
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 0.25-0.33 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 0.5 each lime juice from half
  • 0.5-0.75 tsp salt
  • Crushed tortilla chips for topping

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.
  2. Chop the onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, and garlic finely.
  3. In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients: lentils, chopped vegetables, black beans, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, corn, salsa, and spices.
  4. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 9–10 hours until lentils are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 11gFat: 3g

Notes

Feel free to swap lentils for quinoa or add diced zucchini for extra veggies. This dish is incredibly versatile and perfect for meal prep or special occasions.

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