Description
A cozy, protein-packed Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew with olive oil, tomatoes, herbs, and a splash of lemon.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups dried lentils
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
Salt & pepper
2 cups spinach
Juice of ½ lemon
Parsley & feta for garnish
Instructions
1. Chop vegetables and rinse lentils.
2. Add lentils, veggies, garlic, tomatoes, broth, and spices to slow cooker.
3. Cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
4. Stir in spinach and lemon juice before serving.
5. Garnish with parsley and feta.
Notes
Use green or brown lentils — red lentils will get too soft.
Add chili flakes for heat.
Tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hr
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg