Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew Recipe

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a warm and comforting meal without a lot of effort. This recipe combines the earthy flavors of lentils with the bright and fresh flavors of the Mediterranean for a dish that is both satisfying and nourishing.

This stew is filled with nutritious ingredients like lentils, vegetables, and aromatic herbs and spices that come together beautifully in the slow cooker. You ...

Ingredients

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10

Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.

Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition

208 cal.

Total Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Sodium: 194mg
Total Carbohydrate: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 14g
Total Sugars: 4g
Protein: 12g
Vitamin C: 18mg
Calcium: 64mg
Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 805mg

How to Make Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

208 cal.

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