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Slow Cooker Moroccan Lentils Recipe
Indulge in the exotic flavors of Moroccan Lentils, slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal as a flavorful rice topping or a creamy soup. It's a spoonful choice to explore and enjoy!
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 medium carrots diced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp ras el hanout
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 4 cups chopped chard leaves
- 1 lemon sliced into 8 wedges
- Toppings: yogurt mint, fresh cilantro
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 the Slow Cooker Moroccan Lentils in airtight containers in the refrigerator, where they will stay good for up to 5 days. To freeze, store in your freezer for up to 3 months.
- When you're ready to enjoy it again, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat the lentils by transferring them to a pot and warming them over low heat on the stove, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
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
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3685IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
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.