Crock Pot Lentils Quinoa
Warm, hearty, and packed with plant-based protein, this Crock Pot Lentils Quinoa recipe is the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself! A medley of tender lentils, nutty quinoa, and aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and earthy spices like cumin, paprika, and thyme. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and four hours of hands-off cooking, this nutritious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying meal prep option. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a wholesome, fiber-rich meal that's as delicious as it is effortless. Boost your weeknight dinner game with this vegan and gluten-free crock pot recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Green or brown lentils
- 0.5 cup Quinoa
- 2 small Carrot, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 14 oz can Diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the lentils and quinoa thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.
Add the rinsed lentils, quinoa, diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, ground cumin, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Stir everything together to combine.
Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the lentils are tender and the quinoa is fully cooked.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5974 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.2 g | 133% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 3803 mg | 81% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
