Description
Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili is a vibrant and hearty dish that combines tender lentils with zesty taco spices for a warm, comforting meal. Perfect for chilly evenings or game night gatherings, this vegetarian chili bursts with flavor from fresh vegetables and lime juice. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be topped with your favorite garnishes for an extra touch of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), chopped
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
- In the slow cooker, combine lentils, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, corn, black beans, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and taco seasoning.
- Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for 6 to 8 hours until lentils are tender.
- Stir in fresh lime juice just before serving.
- Serve hot with preferred toppings such as avocado or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg