Slow Cooker Lentils

Name: Slow Cooker Lentils
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound lentils, rinsed and picked over; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups canned diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth; 2 large carrots, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon ground marjoram; 1/8 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A hearty slow-cooked lentil dish features a blend of tomatoes, onions, celery, bell pepper, and various herbs.

⭐ 4.4 (62 reviews) Prep: 30 minCook: 180 minTotal: 210 minYields: 10 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Side Dish Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Combine 1 pound rinsed lentils, 2 cups chopped onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 cups undrained diced tomatoes, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 2 sliced carrots, 1/2 cup sliced celery, 1 chopped bell pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 dried bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground marjoram, 1/8 teaspoon crumbled dried sage, and 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme in a slow cooker.
Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lentils are tender.
Stir in 9 ounces shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
Serve hot, topping with additional cheese or parsley if desired, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 185 kcal

Carbohydrate: 19 g

Cholesterol: 23 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 374 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 8 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g