Best 5 Lentil Vegetable Kielbasa Slow Cooker Stew Recipes

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When the weather outside is cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty stew to warm your body and soul. This lentil vegetable kielbasa slow cooker stew is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. It's packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's easy to make in your slow cooker. Simply throw all of the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning, and dinner will be ready when you get home from work or school.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER KIELBASA STEW



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Great flavor and easy to make. Serve with hard rolls, and you have a complete meal.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 ½ pounds sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced into rings
¾ onion, sliced into rings
2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon caraway seeds
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Place half the sausage in a slow cooker, and top with the sauerkraut. Cover with the remaining sausage, apples, and onion. Top with the potatoes. Pour chicken broth over all, and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
  • Cover, and cook on High 4 hours, or until potatoes are tender. Top each serving with Swiss cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1789.3 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

LENTIL AND KIELBASA SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Good olive oil
2 cups medium-diced leeks, white and light green parts
1 cup (1/4-inch-diced) carrots (2 carrots)
1 pound green French Le Puy lentils, rinsed and drained
1 whole peeled onion stuck with 6 whole dried cloves
1 small turnip
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
10 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonally
6 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal slices of a baguette
4 ounces creamy herbed goat cheese, such as Montrachet

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan, add the leeks, and cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for one minute. Add the lentils, onion, turnip, and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Discard the onion and turnip and drain the lentils, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Place the lentils in a large bowl
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil, add to the lentils, and toss. If it's dry, add a few tablespoons of the reserved cooking liquid.
  • Add the scallions, thyme, parsley, kielbasa, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss. Set aside to cool.
  • Toast the baguette slices and spread with the goat cheese. Taste the salad for seasonings and serve at room temperature with the goat cheese toasts.

LENTIL-VEGETABLE-KIELBASA SLOW COOKER STEW



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I adapted this from the "Fix-it and Forget-It Lightly" cookbook. The original recipe is great, but my carnivore husband suggested adding the kielbasa, which I did in the last hour of slow cooking. I also threw in extra veggies, both fresh and canned. This is one of those recipes you don't have to worry about measuring the veggies...in fact, add whatever you fancy!

Provided by CinLin

Categories     Stew

Time 10h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (try the kind with green peppers or onions or garlic already added)
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb dried lentils, rinsed and drained with any stones removed
1 large onion, chopped
4 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large red potatoes, cubed
1 (24 ounce) can turnip greens or 1 (24 ounce) can kale
1 lb light pre-cooked kielbasa, sliced (optional)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red wine, basil, thyme, bay leaf, crush red peeper in slow cooker.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Add lentils, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, greens and kielbasa.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low 10-12 hours or on high 4-5 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf, and serve with chopped basil, parsley, hot sauce or sour cream garnish (or any combination of these).
  • NOTE: I prefer to add the canned greens and kielbasa in the last hour of cooking, but if you don't have time for that, just throw everything together in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime!

LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW



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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

  • Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  • Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality kielbasa for the best flavor. Look for a kielbasa that is made with fresh, lean pork and has a good balance of spices.
  • Rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any debris or dirt that may be present.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your stew for extra flavor. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, garlic, and paprika.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long period of time. This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Lentil vegetable kielbasa slow cooker stew is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover kielbasa. The stew can be served with a side of bread or rice, and it can also be frozen for later use.

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