Good morning!!!!
How was yesterday?? I really love reflecting on all those who serve & sacrifice for our country. <3
I know I also, for sure, enjoyed a day off mid week. I could get used to that! 
4th Recap
I slept for 11.5 hours (YES!!), did a sweaty workout at home, read, ate lunch outside, chilled with the hubster, and had a nice BBQ party with the in-law family.
{wearing my red, white, and blue!}
{My 4th of July dinner plate.}
{And my post dinner treat. This stuff is SOOOO good.}
Crockpot Turkey Lentil Chili
The other day I made this incredible dinner out of nowhere. And since it’s way took hot too cook, the husband, I am sure, was glad I made anything.
Not gonna lie, I kind of surprised myself too!
This stuff was awesome. New recipe, baby!
Ingredients
- 1 package lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 red onion
- 2 Tb cumin
- 2 Tb cilantro
- 2 Tb garlic
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup lentils (dry)
- toppings : Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, etc.
Directions
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a crock pot. Turn it on to cook for 6 hours (on high).
- 1 hour before it’s done, cook the lentils as directed.
- 1/2 hour before dinner, add in the sliced bell pepper. (We don’t like our veggies mushy!)
- Put the cooked lentils in a bowl, top it with the chili, and add toppings.
- Enjoy!
Hello, EASY! (And hello first time making lentils by myself. I love ‘em, why have I not made them before?!)
You will be enjoyed again, mr. crockpot turkey lentil chili.
If you like easy, delicious, healthy, Mexican, this is FOR you. By the way, the husband loved it because it is hearty, yet doesn’t taste too healthy, if ya know what I mean.
Thankful Thursday
- I am thankful for good watermelon. After a horrible experience with bad watermelon yesterday, I now will forever appreciate the good ones!!
- I am super thankful for chocolate chips. Sometimes they just fix the ‘chocolate’ craving so easily.
- I am thankful for the power of thinking positively. It was amazing to recognize that blessing through some really hard moments yesterday.
Well, with that, I am off to hit up the gym and then head to work.
Have a lovely Thursday, my friends!
What meal have YOU made recently that made you go, “WOW, I know how to cook!”?? How often do YOU cook with lentils?? How was YOUR 4th of July??
I love lentil based chili! What kinda sandwich is that?
This looks SO good!! I just made lentils for the first time a couple months ago (in jambalaya) so I’m all about using them… especially in the crockpot!! Yesterday I made this cookie cheesecake thing that was out of this world!!
Ooooh I bet your family LOVED that!
I’m glad you had a nice, relaxing fourth! Haha I don’t think I’ve ever though “wow I can cook!” haha
Today I am thankful for support and second chances.
Those are two wonderful things to be thankful for, KIM!
Have a nice night!
I’m drooling over the grilled cheese sandwich (I think it is?) .. mmm
Glad you had a good 4th.
Haha the only moments I have “Wow I know how to cook” realizations are when I’m following someone elses recipe!
Bahahahaha!
Funny you posted about lentils because I was just watching someone of the Food Network that cooked with that. I have never made them but was curious because I hear they are very healthy for you. Saving this recipe for my first lentil tasting!
I LOVE your thankful thursdays! You’re wonderful
I always do meat pieces (ie chx breasts) in the crockpot but NEVER have done ground meat .. I cannot wait to try!!
I need to try that zevia stuff? Does it have a weird aftertaste?
LOOKS so delish! Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for the recipe!