Slow Cooker Lentils

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  • 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Prep: 30 mins,
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yield: Serves 8-10
Ratings (6)

By Diana Rattray

Updated 02/15/17

These tasty lentils are full of flavor. The lentils are slow cooked with garlic, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and cheese. 

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What You'll Need

  • 1 pound lentils, rinsed and picked over
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 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 sliced celery
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 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 shredded Cheddar cheese

How to Make It

1. 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.

2. Stir in the cheese until it is melted.

3. Serve hot, topped with more cheese if desired.

WW Points per serving: 1
Lentil recipe shared by Helen D.

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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 309
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Unsaturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 350 mg
Carbohydrates 41 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Protein 19 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)