Slow Cooker Vegan Red Lentil Dal The Effortless Summer Crockpot Recipe
Discover the delightful simplicity of Slow Cooker Vegan Red Lentil Dal, a nourishing dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a rich and hearty meal. This effortless summer crockpot recipe requires minimal prep time, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Bursting with flavors from aromatic spices and wholesome vegetables, this dal is not only satisfying but also budget-friendly. Enjoy it as a standalone dish, over fluffy rice, or with warm naan bread for a comforting experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by setting (HIGH or LOW)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried brown lentils
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 medium celery stalks (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Load your slow cooker with the lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, cumin, and coriander.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2.5 to 3.5 hours or LOW for 5 to 6 hours until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg