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Crock Pot Lentil Veggie Stew
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Instructions
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Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onions for 4 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
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Place the onion mixture with the remaining ingredients in a crock pot and stir.
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Cover and cook the lentils on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 8 hours or until lentils are tender.
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Top with desired accompaniment and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Lentils First 🔥Dry-roast the lentils in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the crock pot to deepen their nutty flavor and prevent mushiness.
- Caramelize Your Aromatics 🧅Sauté the onions, garlic, leeks, and carrots in olive oil for 5-7 minutes before adding to the slow cooker to build a rich, complex flavor foundation.
- Reserve Fresh Thyme for Finishing 🌿Add half the fresh thyme at the beginning and stir in the remainder during the last 10 minutes to maintain bright, herbaceous notes that long cooking diminishes.
- Add Greens at the Right Time 🥬Stir in your kale or Swiss chard in the final 15-20 minutes of cooking so they retain their texture and vibrant color instead of becoming mushy.
- Layer Your Salt Strategy 🧂Season lightly at the start and again before serving, as the broth concentrates during slow cooking and salt intensity increases over time.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Low-Cholesterol
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