Slow Cooker Masala Lentils (gluten free, soy free

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, fresh
  • 2 1/4 cups Green or pardina lentils, brown
  • 1 15-ounce can Tomatoes
  • 1 Yellow onion

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Coconut milk, light
  • 1/4 cup Tomato paste
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth

• Condiments

  • 1 tsp Maple syrup
  • 2 tsp Tamarind paste

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 shakes Black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 3/4 tsp Salt

Found on thefullhelping.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon ground ginger powder
• 2¼ cups brown, green or pardina lentils
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 15-ounce can diced or stewed tomatoes, with their juices
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons tamarind paste (optional, adds a hint of tartness)
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1½ teaspoon garam masala
• A few shakes black pepper
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• For serving: Rice, quinoa, or another whole grain | Fresh herbs

Directions

• Place all ingredients except for the coconut milk in your slow cooker. Stir. Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 6 hours. In the last hour or two of cooking, respectively, check to see if the lentils need more liquid, and add extra broth or water. You can adjust this based on how thick youd like the finished lentils to be, keeping in mind that youll be adding more liquid in the form of the coconut milk.
• When the lentils are ready, stir in the coconut milk. Serve over a whole grain, if desired, and fresh herbs for garnish.
• Stovetop cooking alternative method: Saute the onion in a little grapeseed or coconut oil till clear and tender. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute or so. Add the remaining ingredients except for the coconut milk. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer until the lentils are thick and resemble a stew (another 15-20 minutes). Stir in the coconut milk and serve.