Irresistible Slow Cooker Lentil Tacos Recipe Easy and Healthy
These slow cooker lentil tacos are packed with plant-based protein and bursting with bold, zesty flavors, making them a delicious and healthy weeknight favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dry brown lentils
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced avocado, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream or vegan alternatives
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the lentils.
- In the slow cooker, add lentils, vegetable broth, diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
- Once lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and warm.
- Spoon lentil mixture into tortillas and add desired toppings like avocado, salsa, or shredded lettuce.
Notes
[‘Rinse lentils before cooking to remove dirt or debris.’, ‘Adjust spice levels to your preference by adding or reducing chili powder.’, ‘If lentils look dry during cooking, add a splash of water or broth.’, ‘Prepare lentil mixture ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for easy reheating.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 14
Keywords: lentil tacos, slow cooker tacos, vegetarian tacos, healthy tacos, plant-based tacos