Wonderful Slow Cooker Lentils

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 260 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Wonderful Slow Cooker Lentils

Cooking Method: Slow cooking Cuisine: Healthy, International Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 240 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lentils
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 medium Celery stalks
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
2. In a slow cooker, combine the lentils, vegetable broth, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the lentils are tender.
4. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.
5. Let the lentils rest for 10 minutes before serving.
6. Serve hot with your favorite bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.