Slow Cooker Chickpea And Lentil Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER RED LENTIL STEW WITH CHICKPEAS AND ORZO

Steps:

• Sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons veggie broth in a small pan over medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes, until soft and translucent.
• Add the onions/garlic along with everything else, except the orzo and parsley, into the bowl of your slow cooker.
• Cook on high 2 to 3 hours until the lentils are soft.
• Add the orzo and cook on low another 30 minutes until the orzo is tender.
• Taste and add additional seasoning (salt, pepper, etc.) as needed.
• Stir in the fresh parsley and serve.

SLOW COOKER CHICKPEA AND LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high and sauté the onions.
• Add peppers, garlic, garam masala and sesame seeds and cook until peppers begin to soften.
• Combine everything except the yogurt in the slow cooker and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Stir in yogurt about 15 minutes before serving.

SPICY LENTIL & CHICKPEA STEW

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, oregano and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is tender, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Add chickpeas, lentils, olives and paprika; stir in broth and tomato sauce. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours, until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach. Top servings with yogurt.

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• 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.

SLOW COOKER RED LENTIL & CHICKPEA CURRY WITH POTATOES & PEAS

Steps:

• To a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, add the lentils, chickpeas, onion, garlic, potatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, cayenne pepper if using, and salt. Stir, place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7-8 hours (high for about 4 hours), until the potatoes and lentils are cooked through. It'll be relatively thick until you do the next step.
• About 30 minutes before eating, start cooking your rice and stir in the coconut milk and peas. Continue cooking on low for another 20-30 minutes.
• Taste and add additional salt if desired.
• To serve, add some rice to your bowl plus the curry. Top with fresh cilantro. That's it!