Slow Cooker Lentil Stew
Ladies, meet your new best friend—the Slow Cooker Lentil Stew that does all the work while you pretend to be productive. It’s hearty, flavorful, and requires less effort than finding a matching sock. Lentils bring the protein, veggies bring the attitude, and your slow cooker brings pure magic. You toss everything in, walk away, and come back to dinner that smells like accomplishment. It’s vegan, cozy, and the culinary equivalent of a warm hug with good lighting. So go ahead—delegate dinner to your slow cooker and focus on being fabulous (or binge-watching guilt-free).
Slow Cooker Lentil Stew
A rich, nourishing Slow Cooker Lentil Stew filled with earthy lentils, vegetables, and herbs—easy, hands-off, vegan comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dried green or brown lentils rinsed
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 ½ cups diced tomatoes fresh or canned
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon optional for brightness
Instructions
- Add lentils, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, tomatoes, broth, thyme, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper into your slow cooker.
- Stir everything like the multitasking queen you are. Drizzle olive oil for a silky touch.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until lentils are tender and stew thickens beautifully.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley just before serving.
- Ladle into bowls, admire your work, and pretend it was hard labor.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 17 g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 27%
- Folate: 33%
- Vitamin A: 40%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Magnesium: 21%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add spinach during the last 15 minutes for a nutrient boost.
- Want creaminess? Stir in a splash of coconut milk.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days—they taste even better the next day.
- Add chili flakes if you’re feeling spicy and rebellious.
- Pair with crusty bread and smug satisfaction—because your slow cooker just won dinner.
