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Vegetarian Lentil Tacos

Slow cooker lentil taco filling with tomatoes, chiles, warm spices, cilantro and lime for an easy vegetarian dinner.

Dinner · Tex-Mex · 14 ingredients

Prep 15 min · Cook 3 hr 30 min · Total 3 hr 45 min · Makes 6 servings

Vegetarian Lentil Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 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
  • Corn tortillas or crisp taco shells, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, for serving

Directions

  1. Combine the lentils, broth, olive oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powders, and paprika in a 5 – 6 quart slow cooker. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
  2. Put the lid on and cook on high for 3 – 4 hours, or use low for 7 – 8 hours.
  3. Mix in the cilantro and lime juice. Spoon the filling warm into warmed tortillas and add toppings.
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