5 from 12 votes
Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
This Slow Cooker Lentil Curry features green lentils simmered in vegetable stock and diced tomatoes with a blend of spices including curry powder, garam masala, ginger, and garlic. Olive oil and coconut milk add richness, while spinach is stirred in at the end for freshness and color. The slow cooking method yields tender lentils and a thick, richly spiced curry suitable for a comforting meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
325 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 Cups green lentil washed
- 4 cups vegetable stock 1 L
- 7 oz diced tomatoes 200g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- salt
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup spinach or 2 cups (80g) fresh baby spinach, frozen, thawed, water squeezed out
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients (except the coconut milk and spinach) into your slow cooker and stir them together.
- Cook on high for 4 - 5 hours until lentils are cooked through. Then stir in the coconut milk, add and spinach and cook till wilted.
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Notes
- Use reduced-fat coconut milk if you prefer a lighter version of the curry.
- Fresh spinach or arugula can be used instead of frozen, and fresh cilantro adds extra flavor if available.
- Chicken broth may be used instead of vegetable stock for non-vegan options.
- Feel free to vary the spices by adding cumin, paprika, ground coriander, or trying Jamaican curry powder for a different twist.
- To make a soupy lentil dish, increase the amount of chopped tomatoes and stock accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
1048mg
(44%)
Potassium
860mg
(18%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5155IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 860mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5155IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.