• Prep Time: 10 min

  • Cook Time: 4-10 hours

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe

  • Serves: 6

  • Prep Time: 10 min

  • Cook Time: 4-10 hours

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe

  • Serves: 6

Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 4-10 hours Serving Size: 1/6 recipe Serves: 6

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/6 recipe (341g) 6 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 60mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 628mg 15%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe also has:

Vitamin A: 22% Daily Value

Vitamin C: 69% Daily Value

INGREDIENTS

6 cups water

2 tsp beef bouillon or 2 cubes of beef bouillon

1 1/2 cups lentils, dry

2 carrots, medium, sliced

1 onion, medium, chopped

2 celery stalks, sliced

Optional:

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

STEPS

  1. Rinse fresh produce before food preparation.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in a slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
  4. Serve hot with crackers or bread.

IDEAS

  • To cook on the stove top: sauté onions, celery and carrots in a large pot. Add lentils, bouillon, water, and parsley if using. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Substitute vegetable bouillon for beef bouillon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/6 recipe (341g) 6 servings per container
Amount per serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 60mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 628mg 15%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This recipe also has:

Vitamin A: 22% Daily Value

Vitamin C: 69% Daily Value

*Adapted from a USDA Mixing Bowl recipe

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*Adapted from a USDA Mixing Bowl recipe

This material was funded by the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.