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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili brings together onion, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste. Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 17 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beans & lentils
- Cooking method
- Slow cooker
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dietary characteristics
- Vegetarian
- Dish type
- Soups & stews
A few quick notes
1. Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
2. Choose the slow-cooker schedule first
Read the setting and cooking time in the full method before deciding when to start. Keep the finishing steps in view as well, so the dinner fits the day you have.
Get to know the ingredients
Onion
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Dice onion and garlic.
Canned tomatoes
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Rinse lentils and drain canned beans.
Tomato paste
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Combine lentils, beans, tomatoes, broth and all remaining chili ingredients in a slow cooker.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Add water if too thick; season before serving. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the slow cooker. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Rinse lentils and drain canned beans.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Cook on low 7–8 hours or high 4–5 hours until lentils are completely tender.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: www.budgetbytes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
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