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Moroccan Lentil Stew Vegan/Slow Cooker

Hearty and heartwarming! This Moroccan Stew is delicious, sticks to your ribs, is super healthy, and VEGAN! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan Stew
Keyword: Moroccan, Stew, vegan
Servings: 6
Author: Kevin

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Diced Onion
  • 2 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 can rinsed chickpeas
  • 4 cups butternut squash fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup green lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/4 cup diced dried apricots
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 dash cayenne add more to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups vegetable broth 3 tsp Better Than Bouillon Vegetable base
  • 1/4 cup diced cilantro for topping

Instructions

  • In instant pot set to saute (or on stove top) saute onions and garlic until translucent.
  • Add into slow cooker all of the ingredients (minus cilantro): seasoning, vegetables, legumes, and broth. 
  • Set slow cooker to 6 hours.
  • Top with a spoonful (vegan/dairy) plain yogurt or sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Serve with a piece of hot naan bread.