A hearty and flavorful Mediterranean lentil stew made easy with a slow cooker. Perfect for a nutritious and comforting meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
4h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 250 g green lentils
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 g spinach
- 1 tsp thyme
- 400 g tomatoes
- 1 L vegetable broth
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
Step 2
In a slow cooker, add the olive oil, chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
Step 4
Stir in the rinsed lentils and cover the slow cooker.
Step 5
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lentils are tender.
Step 6
About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice.
Step 7
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve hot.