Picante Lentil Sauce Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this bold and flavorful Picante Lentil Sauce made effortlessly in the crock pot. Packed with protein-rich green or brown lentils, tangy diced tomatoes, and zesty picante sauce, this slow-cooked dish is infused with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika for a smoky kick. With just 10 minutes of prep and hands-free cooking, this vegan and gluten-free recipe creates a hearty, versatile sauce perfect for serving over rice, pasta, or roasted veggies. Top it with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish, and let your crock pot do all the work while you savor the comforting, homemade flavors of this crowd-pleasing meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 14.5 ounces Diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Picante sauce (mild, medium, or hot, based on preference)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 2
Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to the crock pot.
Step 3
Add the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, and picante sauce into the crock pot.
Step 4
Stir in the cumin powder, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Set the crock pot to LOW and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally if you’re around, but it’s not required.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or spice depending on your preference.
Step 7
Serve warm over rice, pasta, or as a sauce over roasted vegetables.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1460.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 776.3 |
| Total Fat 20.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4105.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 120.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 36.7g | |
| Protein 32.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 273.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3223.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories