All Day Slow Cooker Recipes Vegetarian For Easy Meals

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils (green or brown)
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 large onion , diced
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 medium carrots , chopped
• 2 celery stalks , chopped
• 1 red bell pepper , diced
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms (optional)
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans , drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
• Olive oil for sautéing