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Today I’ve got a super easy recipe for you 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Barbecue Lentils. Talk about maximum reward for minimal effort, these slow cooker barbecue lentils really deliver.
If you’re looking for an easy, hearty and delicious vegetarian dish with just 3-ingredients (plus water) that requires at least 7 hours of slow cooking, I think you’re gonna love these slow cooker barbecue lentils.
Recipe Notes
Lentils are not only good. They are good for you too. Low in fat and high in fiber, they’ll keep you feeling satisfied for hours and hours.
These slow cooker barbecue lentils are great served plain and would be delicious served in hamburger buns like sloppy joes. I also think they would work as a filling for tacos and/or burritos.
If you are not a fan of vegetarian hot dogs, you could always leave them out or substitute your favorite fat-free hot dogs. I am a fan of the fat-free dogs from Hebrew National that have just 1 point each.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Slow Cooker Vegetarian Barbecue Lentils?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 272 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
9 SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
7 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
This recipe makes a big batch that will serve a game day crowd, but if you don’t have a large crowd to feed, you can portion out the leftovers and freeze them for future quick and easy lunches or dinners. Or, make a half batch in a smaller (2- to 3-Quart) crock pot, which is what I’ll do next time.
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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Barbecue Lentils Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry lentils (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (affiliate link)
- 4 cups water
- 1 package (12 ounces) vegetarian hot dogs, sliced
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4-Quart.
- Rinse the lentils and put them in the slow cooker.
- Add the barbecue sauce (affiliate link), water and hot dog slices and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours. If possible, check every few hours during cooking and add a little more water if the lentils seem to be getting too dry. The lentils will be soft when they are done cooking.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 9 SmartPoints (Green plan) 7 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 7 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) If you’re not a fan of vegetarian hot dogs, substitute your favorite fat free hot dogs. I like the ones from Hebrew National with 1 Point.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: slightly adapted from Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook: 1400 Best Slow Cooker Recipes!
I would love to make this but I only have an 8 quart slow cooker. Doubling the recipe would make too much. Can this be prepared in the oven?
Hi Evelyn,
I haven’t tried to make this recipe in the oven, but I believe it would work. I’d bake the lentils at 350 until tender, which will probably take 60 – 90 minutes. Just check on them and give them a stir every 30 minutes or so. ~Martha
Now why didn’t I think of this? I’ve got a lentil spaghetti sauce, a lentil snobby joe, and a lentil taco filling. But did it ever occur to me, a southern gal, to make a lentil bbq? No! So, thank you, Martha!
You’re so welcome, Cammy!Gotta check out your lentil spaghetti sauce!!
I’m curious as to what barbecue sauce you use?