Taco Lentils And Black Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed

Recipe

• 1 in a soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. add onion, celery, and bell pepper. season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. saute until unions have become translucent (5-7 minutes).
• 2 add garlic and taco seasoning mix. stir well and saute for another minute or two.
• 3 add broth, tomatoes, beans, and lentils. bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until lentils are tender.