Slow Cooker Lentils
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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309 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
41g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
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Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 to 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 309 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
Sodium 350mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
Protein 19g | |
Calcium 230mg | 18% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
These tasty lentils are full of flavor and are slow cooked with garlic, tomatoes, carrots, and celery, and then topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lentils (rinsed and picked over)
- 2 cups onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups canned tomatoes (chopped, with liquid)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large carrots (sliced)
- 1/2 cup celery (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground marjoram
- 1/8 teaspoon leaf sage (crumbled)
- 1/8 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese (shredded)
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place all ingredients, except the cheese, in the slow cooker and cook on the HIGH setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the lentils are tender.
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Stir in the cheese until it is melted.
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Serve hot, topped with more cheese if desired.
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