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Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils are an easy, hands-off, fiber filled, freezer friendly vegan dinner. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 507 kcal
Course: Main Course , Others
Cuisine: Indian , International , Vegetarian , Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

COCONUT CURRY LENTILS
  • 1 yellow onion $0.37
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 2 cups brown lentils $1.36
  • 1 sweet potato (about 3/4 lb.) $0.98
  • 2 carrots $0.22
  • 3 Tbsp curry powder (hot or mild) $0.45
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional) $0.03
  • 1 oz. can petite diced tomatoes $0.65
  • 1 oz. can tomato sauce $0.99
  • 3 cups vegetable broth* $0.39
  • 1 oz. can coconut milk (full fat) $2.47
FOR SERVING
  • 10 cups cooked rice $0.99
  • 1/2 red onion $0.40
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro or green onions $0.40

Instructions

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  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Peel the sweet potato and carrots. Dice the sweet potato (1/4-1/2 inch cubes) and slice the carrots.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, sweet potato, carrots, lentils, curry powder, cloves, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours. Once cooked, the lentils should be tender and most of the liquid should be absorbed.
  3. Stir the can of coconut milk into the lentils. Taste and adjust the salt or other spices as needed (the amount of salt needed will depend on the type of broth used and the salt content of the canned tomatoes).
  4. To serve, add 1 cup cooked rice to a bowl followed by 1 cup of the lentil mixture. Top with finely diced red onion and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • *I use Better Than Bouillon to make my vegetable broth.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 507kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 11g (17%) Sodium 579mg (24%) Fiber 17g (68%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 507

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 507kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 11g 17%
Sodium 579mg 24%
Fiber 17g 68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.