Lentil & Brown Rice Tacos

1 cup lentils

½ cup brown rice

1 onion, diced

6 cloves garlic, minced

4-1/2 cups water

2 tablespoons chili powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons cumin

1½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine. 

Cover and cook on HIGH 4 hours, stirring once during the last hour of cooking. 

Serve as taco filling for tacos or burritos with regular taco toppings (cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, olives).