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Servings: 6 servings

Crock Pot Tunisian Lentil Stew

4.72 from 7 votes
A warmly-spiced vegan lentil stew that is so comforting and easy to prepare!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry green lentils
  • 7 cups vegetable or chicken broth low sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 2 cups sweet potato or Yukon potato chopped into ½” cubes
  • Golden raisins and plain yogurt for serving

Instructions

  • Rinse the lentils well.
  • Add all ingredients to the crock pot, stir and cook on low for 6 hours. If the lentils are still under cooked after 6 hours, increase the heat to high and cook until liquid is thick.
  • Blend ¼ to ½ of the lentils (leaving the potatoes whole) in a blender until smooth and add the blended lentils back to the crock pot and stir. Serve with plain yogurt, raisins and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 153kcal, Carbohydrates: 39g, Protein: 13g, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 6g
Course: Soups, Stews, & Chilies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot lentil soup, crock pot recipes, lentil stew
Author: Julia