VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LENTIL STEW IN THE SLOW COOKER

Vegan Butternut Squash and Lentil Stew in the Slow Cooker image

A delicious, nutritious stew that will delight vegans, vegetarians, or meat-eaters alike. Everything goes in the slow cooker, and you'll have a delicious meal 3 hours later.

Provided by Heather

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1 pound uncooked green lentils
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
3 cups water
2 cups vegetable stock
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Turn a slow cooker on High.
Combine butternut squash, lentils, onion, carrots, olive oil, sage, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder, and cumin in the slow cooker. Pour in water and stock. Stir gently to evenly distribute spices and vegetables.
Cook on High until vegetables are cooked through and lentils are soft, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g