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Slow Cooker Moroccan Lentils Recipe
This recipe for Slow Cooker Moroccan Lentils features brown lentils cooked slowly with vegetable broth, onion, carrots, garlic, and the North African spice ras el hanout. The tender lentils are combined with chopped chard towards the end for added texture and served with lemon wedges. Optional toppings include yogurt, fresh mint, and cilantro. The dish delivers a hearty, subtly spiced texture suited for slow cooking with fresh vegetable components.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
237 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1 pound brown lentils rinsed and sorted for debris
- 2 quarts vegetable broth
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 carrot diced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp ras el hanout
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cups chard leaves, chopped
- 1 lemon sliced into 8 wedges
- yogurt mint, fresh cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- Place the lentils, broth, onion, carrot, garlic, Ras el Hanout, and salt in the crock of a large slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the chard leaves and allow them to warm for half an hour.
- Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing and optional toppings.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, place in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat gently over low heat on the stove, stirring occasionally to warm evenly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
710mg
(15%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3685IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3685IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.