Taco Lentils and Black Beans

Name: Taco Lentils and Black Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by ellie3763

"from "the other side of fifty" - http://othersideof50.blogspot.com/2010/09/taco-lentils-and-black-beans.html"

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Ready In:: 1hr 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

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

directions

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).
Add garlic and taco seasoning mix. Stir well and saute for another minute or two.
Add broth, tomatoes, beans, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes until lentils are tender.