Slow Cooker Lentils

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  • Total: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs
  • Yield: Serves 8-10
Ratings (9)

By Diana Rattray

Updated 10/03/18

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. Gather the ingredients.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in the cheese until it is melted.
  4. Serve hot, topped with more cheese if desired.

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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
309 Calories
9g Fat
41g Carbs
19g Protein
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)