Slow Cooker Red Pepper and Ground Turkey Lentils


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This dish of Red Pepper and Ground Turkey Lentils cooked in a slow cooker is a hearty and healthy meal that is great for busy days. It tastes great and is full of protein, fiber, and good things for you. Your whole family will love it. You can go about your day while the slow cooker does all the work. The flavors will blend together beautifully.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup dry green lentils
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 14
  • 5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine lentils, ground turkey, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender

Stir in baby spinach leaves during the last 30 minutes of cooking

Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot


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