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Lentils slow cooked in a rich coconut cream sauce - this simple recipe is perfect for chilly days!

Slow Cooker Lentil Curry.

Healthy lentils cooked in a rich coconut cream curry sauce - this slow cooker lentil curry is a comforting dish for chilly nights!

Course Entree
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan., Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 376 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion diced - you could also use a yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 yellow pepper diced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups green lentils or French green lentils
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste or ⅓ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 3 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • Jasmine rice for serving or Brown Basmati Rice

Instructions

  1. Place the red onion, minced garlic, diced pepper, and olive oil in the slow cooker.

  2. Pick over and rinse the lentils and add to the slow cooker.

  3. Add all the other ingredients and stir.
  4. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 ½ - 5 hours. Check periodically and add more liquid if needed.
  5. Serve over Jasmine rice.

Recipe Notes

Since models of slow cookers vary, your cooking time may be longer or shorter.

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Lentil Curry.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Sodium 664mg29%
Potassium 768mg22%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 15g63%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 42.7mg52%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 6.6mg37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.