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A white spoon holds cooked yellow lentils over a pot brimming with the comfort of slow cooker lentils.
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Slow Cooker Lentils Recipe

Slow cooker lentils vegetarian style cooked to tender are an easy side dish that is healthy and packed with protein. A one pot dish you can set it and forget it
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: crockpot, lentils, slow cooker
Servings: 6
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
  • 5 cup broth or water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse your lentils and drain excess water from that. Pour into slow cooker.
    lentils
  • Pour in your water, broth or half and half. Add seasonings of your choice if you'd like now.
    A white pot filled with the delightful flavors of slow-cooked lentils on a light background.
  • Close lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8, or until they are as tender as you would like them to be.
    Close-up of a slow cooker with creamy yellow oatmeal inside, perfect for those mornings when you need a warm and cozy start. This versatile appliance can also craft delectable lentils, bringing comforting flavors to your table.
  • Season with salt and pepper to your liking and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 5mg