Lentil Taco Meat Crock Pot Recipes

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SLOW COOKER LENTIL TACOS (OR INSTANT POT)



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These slow cooker lentil tacos are my favorite vegetarian taco recipe! The lentil taco filling is so easy to make in your slow cooker. You can also make these quick lentil tacos in your Instant Pot - see the instructions in the recipe notes below.

Provided by Kristine Rosenblatt

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
2 cups lentils
4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 ½ cups water (or vegetable broth)
For serving: taco shells or tortillas, shredded cheese, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sliced green onions, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, etc.

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, stir.
  • Cook on high for 2 ½-3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours, stirring once about ¾ of the way through the cook time.
  • Serve lentil filling in taco shells or tortillas with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, nutrition info for lentil filling only, Calories 169 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 240 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 2 g

EASY CROCKPOT TACO MEAT RECIPE



Easy Crockpot Taco Meat Recipe image

Learn how to make Crockpot Taco Meat Recipe for the best taco meat packed with flavor. Get dinner on the table quickly when you make taco meat in crock pot.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup salsa
3 tablespoons taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Place the ground meat (raw) in the crock pot.
  • Pour the salsa on top and sprinkle with the taco seasoning mix. (We use homemade taco seasoning.)
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until no longer pink. Use a spoon to break up the taco meat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 541 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TASTY LENTIL TACOS



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When my husband's cholesterol numbers rose, I quickly lowered the fat in our family's diet. Finding dishes that were healthy for him and yummy for our five children was a challenge, but this fun taco recipe was a huge hit with everyone. -Michelle Thomas, Bangor, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 cups vegetable or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup salsa
12 taco shells
1-1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Add lentils and seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 25-30 minutes. , Cook, uncovered, until mixture is thickened, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa and heat through. Serve in taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TASTY LENTIL TACOS



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This fun taco dish is both healthy and delicious. It will be a hit with the entire family! Serve with your favorite taco fillings, such as sour cream, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by MK!

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon canola oil
⅔ cup finely chopped onion
1 small clove garlic, minced
⅔ cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon taco seasoning, or to taste
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup salsa
12 taco shells

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix lentils and taco seasoning into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Uncover the skillet and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Mash lentils slightly; stir in salsa.
  • Serve about 1/4 cup lentil mixture in each taco shell.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 714.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LENTIL TACOS IN THE SLOWCOOKER



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Shake up taco night with these quick and easy lentil tacos. As crock pot recipes go this is about as easy as it gets. It only take a few minutes to prepare the ingredients then the crock pot does the rest.

Provided by Rose McAvoy

Time 8h10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup dry red lentils
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
2 medium carrots, finely grated
1 small red onion, finely grated
1 tbsp low-sodium taco seasoning
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a 4-quart crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Serve with avocado crema your favorite taco accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Information Serving size 1 cup Calories

VEGETARIAN LENTIL TACOS (SLOW COOKER)



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Healthy, hearty taco filling that couldn't be easier to make! It's the perfect meatless dinner the whole family will love! Recipe makes about 4 1/3 cups.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups green lentils, (picked over and rinsed)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 (10 oz) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Corn tortillas or crisp taco shells, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes ((for serving))

Steps:

  • Add lentils, broth, olive oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, chili powders, and paprika to a 5 - 6 quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and cook on high 3 - 4 hours on high or on low 7 - 8 hours.
  • Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm into warmed tortillas with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 332 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETARIAN LENTIL TACO 'MEAT FILLING' SUBSTITUTE (CROCK POT)



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This taco filling is a healthier alternative to the meat version. I found this recipe on a "runners" message board where the posters were raving how much this tasted as good as a meat filling. I actually like it better than the fillings made with ground beef. It tastes great in taco shells on taco salads and anywhere you'd normally use a meat taco filling.

Provided by bdankanich

Categories     Lentil

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
14 ounces water
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Put everything in the crock pot and cook on high for 8-12 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed.
  • use as you would a meat taco filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 143.6, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.8

LENTIL TACO "MEAT" (CROCK POT)



LENTIL TACO

Categories     Bean     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Put everything in the crock pot and cook on high for 8-12 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.

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