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Taco Lentils

1/2-1 c lentils
1/4-1/2 c brown rice
1-2 stalks celery, chopped small
~1 cup onion, chopped small
Garlic, minced or finely chopped (I probably use 5-6 cloves, but you might prefer less)
Butter (for cooking onion & celery... Maybe 1 Tbsp? Maybe less? You decide what you need/want)
2-3 cups broth or water
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne or crushed red pepper
Salt & pepper


1. Cook garlic, onion, and celery in butter and spices until fragrant and onions start to become translucent
2. Transfer veg to crockpot, add lentils, rice, bay leaf, and broth/water
3. Cook on low 6-8 hrs


This is a great filling for tacos or burritos, or just delicious on its own. Proportions vary depending on my mood, sometimes I want more lentil-y, sometimes less. Sometimes I add finely diced carrots to the mix (cook with onions in step 1). It can also be done on the stove, just add step 2 ingredients to the pot from step 1, cover, and simmer 45 min or until lentils and rice are done.