Meal Prep Slow Cooker Lentil Stew Recipe #LoveLentils #getPrepped
This Meal Prep Slow Cooker Lentil Stew recipe is not only healthy and tasty, but easy and convenient as well. Come and take a look at how this lentil stew recipe can be your one-stop solution to breakfast, lunch and supper.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 185kcal
Ingredients
- 3 onions chopped
- 4 celery stalks sliced, leaves included
- 6 carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
- 4 potatoes Russet. peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 2 cups green lentils sorted and rinsed
- 1 cup soft wheat kernals also known as wheat berries
- ⅓ cup parsley Italian flat leaf, fresh, chopped
- 3 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 8 cups vegetable broth homemade or low sodium
- ½ cup olive oil
- parsley for garnishing, chopped
- lemon juice freshly squeezed, for garnishing
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker (except except parsley and lemon juice for garnishing).
- Cover and cook on high for about 4-5 hours or 6-7 hours on low. Please note that times may vary depending on your slow cooker.
- Gently stir a few times during the cooking process.
- If serving immediately, garnish with parsley and add a few squirts of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or for up to three months frozen in individual containers.
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Notes
Always sort your lentils to ensure there are no impurities.
This Lentil Stew can also be made on the stove top.
1 serving = 1 cup
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4305IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4.1mg
