Curried Lentil And Chickpea Stew For Slow Cooker Recipes

SPICY LENTIL & CHICKPEA STEW

This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few things until I found a version that my family loved. My son doesn't like things too spicy, so I make the stew milder for him and add a sprinkle of extra spice in mine. My husband, who farms, works outdoors for long hours at a time and finds this soup hearty enough to keep him satisfied. -Melanie MacFarlane, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew image

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 teaspoons smoked paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
4 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt

SLOW COOKER RED LENTIL & CHICKPEA CURRY WITH POTATOES & PEAS

Hearty, full of flavor, a relatively short list of ingredients, and basically hands-off. That's what I call the perfect dinner recipe! I love this chickpea curry recipe and I hope you do too.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Slow Cooker Red Lentil & Chickpea Curry with Potatoes & Peas image

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 667 mg, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Ingredients

1 cup dry split red lentils (rinsed well)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium yellow onion (diced - about 2 cups)
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 1/2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound)
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; adds some extra heat)
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
1 cup frozen peas
Rice
Cilantro

SLOW-COOKED LENTIL STEW

This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a smoother texture.-Michelle Collins, Suffolk Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 6h45m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts stew).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew image

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute half of the onions in oil until tender. Add ginger and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, coriander, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir 5 minutes longer., In a 4-or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the vegetable broth, water, lentils, green chiles, tomato mixture and remaining onion. Cover and cook on low until lentils are tender, 6-8 hours., Just before serving, stir cream into slow cooker. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, for 1-2 minutes. Add to lentil mixture., To serve, spoon over rice. If desired, sprinkle with green onions or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 448mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Ingredients

2 large onions, thinly sliced, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 cups hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice
Optional: Sliced green onions or minced fresh cilantro