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Crock Pot Parsnip and Lamb Curry with Spinach

Crock pot parsnip and lamb curry with spinach can be made on any weekday! Simply throw everything in your slow cooker and allow it to cook slowly while you work (or sleep)!

Crock Pot Lamb and Parsnip Curry with Spinach - an easy go-to dinner recipe that's packed with aromatic flavor

This curry threw me for a real loop.

Sometimes I like to do my crock potting at night versus first thing in the morning, which is what I did in this very case.

Excited to wake up to curry, I set my slow cooker up before going to bed, and as a result, I had these crazy curry-induced dreams (probably on account of the fact that I was literally subconsciously smelling curry all night long. Delicious!).

I dreamt I was hiking the entirety of the Himalaya, and of course, I mosied my way to Base Camp, because when in the Himalaya, do as Jon Krakauer does, right?

Once at the ol’ BC, I met some cheeky Brazilians and this marvelous couple from Norway. Donning my camp cook hat, I volunteered to make all the foods, how nice of me.

So I whipped out my orange racecar-shaped lighter (which I only own in my dreams, of course), and started a bonfire, which is so easy to do at 17,000 feet. And then I made this curry.

And then I woke up.

And ate curry for breakfast. The End.

Crock Pot Lamb and Parsnip Curry with Spinach - an easy go-to dinner recipe that's packed with aromatic flavor

Just kidding, there’s more.

I absolutely love making Indian-style lamb curry homemade.

I’m obsessed with root vegetables, so I invited parsnips to the party as well. I had only used parsnips for vegetarian curry in the past, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It turned out marvelously!

The parsnips remained just slightly al dente and added a subtle natural sweetness to the curry. You’ll just have to taste it yourself!

Crock Pot Lamb and Parsnip Curry with Spinach - an easy go-to dinner recipe that's packed with aromatic flavor

Using your slow cooker to prepare meat is pretty much a fail-safe way of ending up with oh-so-tender animal every single time.

And it’s so easy!

Like cheater, cheater pumpkin eater easy. And the whole batch turned out so well, that I hoarded it all to myself.

No joke, I ate all 12 pounds of this curry. Not all at once, of course. Don’t be silly.

Crock Pot Lamb and Parsnip Curry with Spinach - an easy go-to dinner recipe that's packed with aromatic flavor

As we know, curry is all about the sauce.

I used full-fat canned coconut milk and chicken broth for the sauce, resulting in a super rich, flavorful, and comforting meal.

Serve it with the aromatic quinoa recipe I included in this post or with your choice of steamed rice.

Parsnip and lamb curry for breakfast!

Crock Pot Lamb and Parsnip Curry with Spinach - an easy go-to dinner recipe that's packed with aromatic flavor

If you love cooking in a pressure cooker, make my Instant Pot Indian Lamb Curry!

Crock Pot Lamb and Parsnip Curry with Spinach - an easy go-to dinner recipe that's packed with aromatic flavor

Crock Pot Parsnip and Lamb Curry with Spinach

Crock Pot Parsnip and Lamb Curry with Spinach is rich, tender, and flavorful for a flavor-blasted dinner.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
5 Servings

Ingredients

Parsnip and Lamb Curry with Spinach:

  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 large parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1.5-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds lamb stew meat
  • 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth*
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
  • 2 teaspoons fresh turmeric, peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt, plus more for serving
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Aromatic Quinoa For Serving:

  • 1 1/2 cups dry, uncooked quinoa, or rice of choice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • Small pinch saffron threads, optional
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins

Instructions

Prepare the Lamb Curry:

  • Add everything but the yogurt and baby spinach to a large (6-quart) crock pot, and stir very well (don't worry, the spinach will cook down).
  • Place the crock pot on the lowest heat setting, secure the lid, and allow curry to cook for 6 hours.
  • Add the Greek yogurt and spinach to the curry and stir well. Place the cover back on the crock pot and cook 1 more hour (still on the lowest setting).

Prepare the Aromatic Quinoa:

  • Add the lamb broth to a medium-sized pot and bring to a full boil.
  • Add the quinoa and salt, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Allow quinoa to cook for 25 to 35 minutes, or until most of the broth is absorbed.
  • Remove pot from heat, add the saffron threads and cranberries, and stir well to combine. Place the cover back on the pot and allow quinoa to sit for 10 minutes, allowing the quinoa to absorb any remaining liquid.
  • Serve Lamb curry with fresh chopped cilantro and aromatic quinoa. Enjoy!

Notes

*Replace chicken broth with any type of broth or stock

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving - Calories: 674kcal - Carbohydrates: 20g - Protein: 70g - Fat: 31g - Fiber: 4g - Sugar: 7g
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: crock pot parsnip and lamb curry, healthy dinner recipe, lamb curry recipe, slow cooker lamb curry, slow cooker recipes
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 674kcal
Author: Julia
This post is sponsored by Saffron Road, and all thoughts, feelings, and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site possible!
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Francesca

Sunday 1st of February 2015

If this is anything like your lamb and kale curry, I'm alllll over dat.

Joanne

Monday 26th of January 2015

Waking up to (and dreaming about!) curry sounds a little bit like my ideal morning. Want to slurp this like you can't even imagine.

Faith (An Edible Mosaic)

Friday 23rd of January 2015

Love the way you do things - I can't think of a better way to wake up to than to a bowl of this! And the curry-induced dreams are just a bonus, right? :)

Isadora

Thursday 22nd of January 2015

Haha! I love your curry induced dreams! I also love the idea of doing the crock pot overnight rather than in the day. I've never actually taken advantage of the crock pot because I have this fear that it will burn the house down while I am at work! I'd much rather have crazy curry dreams than worry all day!

Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry

Thursday 22nd of January 2015

Lamb broth? What a unique ingredient. It sounds delicious in this recipe.

Julia

Thursday 22nd of January 2015

It's maaaaaaaaaarvelous, m'dear. Can't wait to try it in stew! :) xo

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