Ingredients:

• 2 cups potatoes, quartered
• 2 cups carrots, peeled, chopped
• 2½ cups green lentils, cooked
• 2 bell peppers, seeded, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 – 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or as needed

Directions:

1. Place potatoes, carrots, lentils, peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic, tomatoes and broth in slow cooker.
2. Cook on high for 1 hour, add Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to low and cook for 7 hours.
3. Turn off heat, season with lemon juice.

Nutrition Information:

Calories 423; Fat 5.08g; Protein 21.92g; Carbohydrate 76.62g; Fiber 13.6g; Cholesterol 6mg; Sodium 762mg; Calcium 311mg; Vitamin A 8184 IU; Vitamin C 66.04mg; Iron 5.20mg

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Though we are not big on Broccoli, we ARE big on Mac and Cheese! I was very surprised at how good these were. We all tried some of the broccoli but I can say I might have liked to see this with something like corn in it. I couldn’t find the Pasta and Veggies with Alfredo sauce so we weren’t able to try that one. These are great for a quick side when you are short on time.

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