Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew

Prepared in a slow cooker for ease, this spiced, vegetable-packed, Mediterranean-inspired lentil stew is sure to please!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
3 hr 10 mins
Total Time
3 hr 30 mins
Calories
208 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
Step 2
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
Step 3
Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil Stew

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 5 small carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
  • 2.5 cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
  • 0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 0.5 (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

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