Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew-Creole Contessa

This Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew has the taste of Indian spices and the ease of using a slow cooker. It fills you up, is good for you, and tastes great.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine lentils, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender

Stir in chopped spinach leaves and let cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until spinach is wilted

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro