Ingredients
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- 1 pound dried brown lentils
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 medium celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Load the slow cooker with lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and spices. Pour in vegetable broth and stir well.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 ½ to 3 ½ hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours until lentils are tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with spices like turmeric or garam masala. Adjust the liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency by adding more broth towards the end.
