Vegan Butternut Squash and Lentil Stew in the Slow Cooker

A delicious, nutritious stew that will delight vegans, vegetarians, or meat-eaters alike. Everything goes in the slow cooker, and you'll have a delicious meal 3 hours later.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 325 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
• 1 pound uncooked green lentils

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn a slow cooker on High.

Step 2

Combine butternut squash, lentils, onion, carrots, olive oil, sage, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder, and cumin in the slow cooker. Pour in water and stock. Stir gently to evenly distribute spices and vegetables.

Step 3

Cook on High until vegetables are cooked through and lentils are soft, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve warm.