Slow Cooker Greek Lentils With Pita Wedges Recipes

SLOW-COOKER PORK PITA SANDWICHES WITH TZATZIKI

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Enjoy these slow-cooker pulled pork sandwiches, inspired by souvlaki-Greek lemon and herb-flavored kabobs served with tzatziki.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion, cut into wedges
3 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of all visible fat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped (3 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 English (hothouse) cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 whole wheat thin pocket flatbreads (7 inch), cut in half
2 cups baby spinach
6 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into 6 slices each
12 lemon wedges, if desired

Steps:

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in bottom of slow cooker. Top with pork. In small bowl, mix lemon juice, oregano, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the garlic. Pour and spread lemon mixture over pork. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or High heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until pork is very tender.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Tzatziki ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
Remove pork to cutting board; pull into bite-size pieces. Pour juices and onions into small bowl. Place pork back in slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using slotted spoon; remove onions from juices, and place in slow cooker with pork; gently mix. Add juices back to pork 2 tablespoons at a time until desired moistness is reached. Discard remaining juices.
To serve, fill each pocket flatbread half with spinach leaves, 3 tomato slices, and about 1/2 cup pork mixture. Top with tzatziki and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW

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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Soups and Stews Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

GREEK-SEASONED LENTILS - CROCK-POT

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Great low-fat, low-calorie dish! Serve on toasted pita wedges with sprinkles of sliced green onions and chopped tomatoes and a little sour cream.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories Lentil

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded carrots (4 medium)
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning
sliced green onion (for topping)
chopped tomato (for topping)
sour cream (for topping)

Steps:

Lightly coat a 3 1/2 to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
In the prepared cooker stir together drained lentils, carrot, onion, broth, and Greek seasoning.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 30.3, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.2

GREEK LENTILS WITH PITA WEDGES

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Looking for a tasty Greek dinner? Then check out these slow-cooked lentils served with pita wedges.

Categories Entree

Time 5h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 bag (16 oz) dried lentils (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cans (10 1/2 oz each) condensed chicken broth
4 cups water
1 cup chopped dry-pack sun-dried tomatoes
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
4 pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), each cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix lentils, onion, olives, broth and water. In small bowl, soak tomatoes in warm water to cover while lentils cook.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours (or on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
During last hour of cooking, drain tomatoes; stir tomatoes and lemon peel into lentils. Serve lentil mixture topped with cheese and onions. Serve with pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 servings

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY LENTILS IN PITA

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I found this recipe in Cooking Light though I use vegetarian burger instead of ground lamb to make it vegetarian.

Provided by Enjolinfam

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 ounces veggie burgers (in a can or frozen)
3/4 cup brown lentils, dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
1 cup water, divided
2 cups plum tomatoes, diced
1 bay leaf
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread, cut in half
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
of fresh mint, chopped (optional)

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and vegetarian burger; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble up the vegetarian burger.
Add lentils, cumin, and thyme; stir until seasonings become fragrant. Add 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes or until lentils are tender and mixture is thick (add additional water as needed). Discard bay leaf.
Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup lentil mixture. Spoon 1 Tbsp yogurt into each pita half; top with 2 Tbsp cucumber. Sprinkle with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 847.4, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 18.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 23.8

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