Vegan Slow Cooker Red Lentil Dahl
A hearty and flavorful Vegan Red Lentil Dahl made in a slow cooker, perfect for meal prep and comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 250 minutes
- Total Time: 265 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: South Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a slow cooker, combine the red lentils, chickpeas, kale, onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Enrich the mixture: Add the coconut milk, vegetable broth, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine: Stir well to ensure all ingredients blend together.
- Slow cook the dahl: Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, or until the lentils are tender.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
For a creamier dahl, stir in another splash of coconut milk just before serving. Pair with jasmine rice or naan, and add fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg