Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Stew
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Stew
Description
The stew brings together cubes of butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots, and celery with French du Puy lentils, simmered in a flavorful broth made with vegetable stock, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and kosher salt. Slow cooking for several hours allows the vegetables to soften and the lentils to become tender without falling apart. Adding kale and a splash of vinegar near the end preserves the kale's color and adds brightness to the deep flavors. The resulting dish is hearty with a balance of natural sweetness from the squash and sweet potato and warmth from the spices.
This stew is ideal for cold days and provides a filling main course that can be eaten on its own. It can be served hot and keeps well for leftovers. Stirring periodically during cooking helps even heat distribution. The vinegar adds a subtle tang that lifts the stew's richness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 cup carrot 3-4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups sweet potato 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 ½ cup celery 4-5 stalks, chopped
- 1 ½ cup du Puy lentils picked over and rinsed, French
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups vegetable stock low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Coriander
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2-3 cups kale rinsed, stems removed, and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
Instructions
- Place everything, except kale and vinegar, in your slow cooker. Cover and cook in high for 5-6 hours or in low for 6-7 hours (times may vary depending on your slow cooker). Give it a gentle stir a few times during the cooking process.
- Add in the kale and vinegar. Gently stir to combine so that the residual heat can soften the leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.6g | 18% |
| Protein | 14.4g | 29% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 430.4mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 39% |
| Sugar | 7.4g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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