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

Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops

Pan-fried boneless pork chops are easy to make and taste great. A tasty mix of spices is used to season these chops. They are then pan-fried until golden and finished with garlic and fresh parsley. This dish is easy to make and tastes great any day.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless pork chops
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Season both sides of the boneless pork chops with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme

Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and hot

Add minced garlic to the skillet and saut until fragrant

Place the seasoned pork chops in the skillet

Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145F 63C

Transfer the pan-fried pork chops to a plate and let them rest for a few minutes

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving

Enjoy these Pan Fried Boneless Pork Chops, showcasing a perfect balance of seasoning and a golden sear for a quick and delicious meal!