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Crockpot Indian Spiced Lentils

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If you’re looking for an easy, hands-off meal, these Crockpot Indian Spiced Lentils are a great option. Everything goes right into the crockpot, making it simple to prepare without much effort.

This recipe is warm, savory, and full of flavor using easy-to-find ingredients. It’s perfect served over rice or alongside naan for a satisfying meal.

Whether you’re cooking for a busy day or just want something simple and healthy, this is a recipe you can come back to again and again.

Crockpot Indian Spiced Lentils

Crockpot Indian Spiced Lentils

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups dried lentils
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

Instructions

    1. Add all the ingredients into the crockpot
    except the garam masala. Stir to combine.
    2. Cook on high for 2 to 2 ½ hours or until
    the lentils are tender.
    3. Stir in the garam masala at the end of
    cooking.
    4. Serve.

Notes

Adjust the seasonings to taste.
Serve over rice or with naan for a complete meal.
You can use regular or petite diced tomatoes.

Rice Cooker Red Lentils and Rice

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Yield: 6 servings

Rice Cooker Red Lentils and Rice

Rice Cooker Red Lentils and Rice

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup red lentils, dried (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 1/4 cups onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)

Instructions

    1: Add the ingredients to a rice cooker. Stir well.
    2: Set on the brown rice setting.
    3: Once the rice is done, let it set a few minutes before opening the rice cooker.
    4: Serve as a main or side dish.

Notes

Use the regular rice setting if your rice cooker does not have a brown rice setting.
Adjust the seasonings to your taste.
You can double this recipe if your rice cooker is large enough.

Learn how to make this easy, delicious Rice Cooker Red Lentils and Rice recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this flavorful dish is both nutritious and satisfying, with minimal effort required. Using the convenience of a rice cooker, you’ll quickly have a meal that’s versatile enough to serve as a main dish or side. Whether you’re new to cooking or just looking for a simple, wholesome recipe, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Watch this cooking video and make Rice Cooker Red Lentils and Rice for dinner tonight!

French Lentil Rice Soup

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Yield: 8 servings

French Lentil Rice Soup

French Lentil Rice Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken broth (see notes for vegan option)
  • 2 cups lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots, diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups onion, diced small
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, diced small
  • 1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

    1: Add all the ingredients to a crockpot or slow cooker. Stir well.
    2: Cover. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. Cook until the lentils are as soft as you like them.

Notes

You can use 8 teaspoons of vegan (or regular) instant chicken broth/seasoning and 8 cups of water instead of the liquid chicken broth.

Add fewer lentils for a thinner soup.

Cut this recipe in half for 4 - 5 servings.

Reheated French Lentil Rice Soup tastes great and makes an easy meal.

You can adjust the seasonings to your taste.

In today’s video, I’ll show you how to make delicious and nutritious French Lentil Rice Soup in your crockpot or slow cooker. This easy, healthy recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a comforting meal that practically cooks itself.

This French Lentil Rice Soup is made with wholesome ingredients like French lentils, brown rice, vegetables, and flavorful herbs and spices. It is not only satisfying but also packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Plus, it’s vegan-friendly and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through preparing and assembling all the ingredients in your crockpot, setting it to cook, and returning to a delicious aroma filling your kitchen hours later. It’s the perfect recipe for meal prep or lazy weeknight dinners.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to cooking, this French Lentil Rice Soup recipe will become a staple in your kitchen. Watch this cooking video and try this easy, healthy, and satisfying recipe today!

Navy Bean and Pasta Soup

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Navy Bean and Pasta Soup

Navy Bean and Pasta Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 ¼ cups onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup celery, chopped
  • ¾ cup carrots, chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons instant chicken broth/seasoning
  • 2 15.5 ounce cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or small elbow macaroni)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

    1: Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Sauté the onion, celery and carrots until the onion is soft.
    2: Stir in the water, instant chicken broth/seasoning, navy beans, bay leaf and oregano.
    3: Bring to a boil.
    4: Stir in the pasta. Simmer until the pasta is cooked to desired tenderness (see pasta package for recommended cooking time).
    5: Remove the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    6: Serve. Garnish the bowls of soup with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

You can use vegan or regular instant chicken broth/seasoning. Adjust the broth/seasoning to taste.
You can use 6 cups of liquid chicken broth in place of the instant chicken broth seasoning and water.
Double this recipe if desired.
Small white beans are navy beans.

Try this delicious Navy Bean and Pasta Soup! It is a hearty, healthy soup recipe that is easy to make. It is perfect as a main dish or side dish. Serve it with a salad, cheese toast, garlic bread, crackers or a sandwich. It is so satisfying and the pasta has a fun texture. I think this is a soup everyone will love. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Navy Bean and Pasta Soup. Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Navy Bean and Pasta Soup recipe today!

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