Name: Smoky Slow Cooker Stewed Lentils and Chickpeas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Other

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January 28, 2026

Smoky Slow Cooker Stewed Lentils and Chickpeas is a deliciously flavorful and rich vegetarian dish that you can make either on the slow cooker (or on the stove top). This healthy and nutritious dish is full of rich smoky flavors from the baharat spice blend. This stew is super healthy, being low in fat and high in fiber, but also feels like cozy comfort food you will look forward to on a chilly day.

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Smoky Slow Cooker Stewed Lentils and Chickpeas

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Ingredients

WarningSesame and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

Put all of the ingredient (except the tahini and cilantro) into the slow cooker.

Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Serve hot topped with tahini and chopped cilantro.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spice Blooming Magic 🌶️
Toast the baharat, cumin, and coriander in olive oil for 30-60 seconds before adding to the slow cooker to intensify their smoky flavors and aromatics.
Lentil Prep Perfection 🥣
Rinse red lentils thoroughly and sort for any debris, then soak for 15 minutes to reduce cooking time and improve texture in the slow cooker.
Tahini Drizzle Technique 💧
Reserve the tahini drizzle for serving, adding it just before eating to maintain its creamy texture and prevent separation during cooking.
Liquid Level Mastery 💦
Always ensure ingredients are just covered with water in the slow cooker, adding extra liquid in small increments to prevent drying out without becoming soupy.
Fresh Herb Power 🌿
Chop cilantro right before serving and sprinkle generously to add a bright, fresh contrast to the deep, smoky stewed lentils and chickpeas.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.