Lentil & Brown Rice Vegan Meat Recipe Is the the Bomb Diggity Vegan Lunch Slow Cooker Dinner Vegetarian Grains

This recipe isn't just for vegans, but anyone who wants to eat healthier. If you're looking for a vegan meat substitute to use in burritos, wraps, tacos or other recipes, look no further. This easy lentil and brown rice vegan "meat" recipe is flavorful and cooks in a slow cooker. How easy is that?

To make this slow-cooker vegan meat recipe you will need green lentils, brown rice, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin and crushed red pepper flakes. You simply put everything into a slow cooker, turn it on and walk away. We love recipes like that!

Not only is this a delicious filling for wraps, tacos, enchiladas, burritos and even egg roll wrappers (yum!) and lettuce wraps, you could serve it as-is over lettuce for a filling and flavorful vegetarian and vegan salad. How will you eat it?

While you decide, read about the health benefits of lentils and the health benefits of brown rice!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup green lentils
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Recipe Notes

• Use whatever type of lentil you like, though it may affect cooking time.

• Keep the vegan meat in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put everything into a slow cooker and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook on high for about 3 hours. Stir before serving as desired.

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