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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Lunch and Dinner Β» Crockpot Red Lentil, Quinoa & Veggie Curry

    ★★★★ from 2 reviews

    Crockpot Red Lentil, Quinoa & Veggie Curry

    Published Jan 16, 2014 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 30 Comments

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    Crockpots are quite magical. I'm tellin' ya, they're the stuff of dreams.

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    It's really a fantastical concept. You put a cup of this and a teaspoon of that into the bowl and within a few hours, it miraculously turns into dinner. Lazy people unite! I gotta be honest. Between serving, babysitting, sampling, recipe developing, blogging, nutrition counseling, doing homework, writing my thesis and going to class, I don't have the time nor the patience to stand over the stove cooking lentils. I mean I barely have the patience to do my hair. So I don't.

    I bet if you put a broomstick and some feta in there it would transform into the best damn gyro you've ever laid mouth on.

    If I let my [empty] wallet stew in there with a flaky croissant, would I be teleported to Paris?

    If I stir together a couple pairs of stinky socks and my yoga pants, will I wake up with bulging biceps?

    Maybe if I soak my thesis proposal in organic vegetable broth and let it simmer overnight I'll wake up to my diploma glued to my forehead.

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    Dreams aside, I know one thing for sure. If you dump some lentils, quinoa, veggies and curry paste in that bad boy, out comes a delish dinner that required next to no effort. Haaaaayyyy all my lazy party peeeoopppllleee!!

    But I mean, it's no Paris.

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    Crockpot Red Lentil & Quinoa Veggie Curry

    ★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 7 hours
    • Total Time: 7 hours 10 mins
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Entree
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    Description

    A super easy and comforting one-pot-meal loaded with lentils, quinoa and veggies.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
    • 1 cup lite coconut milk
    • ½ head of cauliflower, chopped into florets (about 3-4 cups)
    • 1 large sweet potato, chopped (about 2 cups)
    • 1 bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 large carrot, chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • ¾ cup red lentils
    • ¼ cup quinoa, uncooked
    • 3 ½ tbsp red curry paste
    • 2 tsp fresh ginger
    • ½ tsp turmeric (optional)
    • ½ tsp salt

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a 5 qt. crockpot. Stir to combine.
    2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until lentils are tender.

    Notes

    Adapted from my Crockpot Red Lentil, Quinoa and Cauliflower Curry

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    For more crockpot comfort, try my Super Easy Chickpea, Broccoli and Brown Rice Crockpot Casserole. You WON'T be sorry.

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Meghan says

      April 08, 2018 at 9:53 pm

      Delicious!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Alan says

      November 29, 2016 at 11:17 am

      HI Alexis - I want to try this. I am a fan of two of your crockpot recipes so far. Are the red lentils cooked? I assume sweet potato diced.

      ★★★

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      • Alexis says

        November 29, 2016 at 3:26 pm

        Hi Alan! The red lentils will cook in the crockpot so you can use dry, uncooked πŸ™‚

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    3. Amy says

      April 06, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Hi Alexis.....Just finished prepping and "dumping" into my crockpot and can't wait to see the results! I've been craving a curry lately, so really excited to try your recipe. I sort of fudged and added some extra veggies and fresh turmeric in there....thinking I may add some fresh spinach or kale near the end to add some greens to the mix! Now, I just have to wait 6 hours!!!!!! and YES the crockpot is a Lifesaver for me too!!!!!!

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    4. Anne says

      January 23, 2016 at 2:18 am

      Hi,

      I just picked up my very first crockpot and this is the first dish I'm going to try with it! So excited. Would it be possible to cook it at medium for less time? If low is best, I can wait for a day when I'll be home with ingredients and able to prepare it ~7.5 hours ahead . .

      Thanks much,
      Anne

      Reply
    5. Emily says

      January 19, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Hi Alexis! If I only have green lentils will this recipe be a disaster??

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 21, 2015 at 3:47 pm

        Hi Emily! Ummm red lentils cook up way faster so I'm honestly not sure :/ Let me know if it turned out ok! My hearty lentil, kale and potato soup uses green lentils πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Ashley says

      January 21, 2014 at 5:41 pm

      Oh I love easy crockpot recipes like this - they save me during busy weeks! And I am allllll about lentils right now - so I definitely have to give this a try! Looks awesome!

      Reply
    7. Karina says

      January 20, 2014 at 5:13 pm

      I got a 3 qt. crock-pot for Christmas and I LOVE IT. I've only used it 3 times now but it makes food prep so much easier/less time consuming. I'll have to try this recipe....having a hard time finding good vegetarian recipes that aren't some version of chilis haha Also saw your pic in the Student Scoop. Congrats on your scholarship!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 20, 2014 at 6:44 pm

        Yayyy for crockpots! What's the Student Scoop? I've never heard of it but I'd love to see the article you're talking about!

        Reply
        • Karina says

          January 21, 2014 at 3:30 pm

          It's the AND Student Newsletter! Here's a link but you'll need to sign into your account https://www.eatright.org/Members/content.aspx?id=2249
          It's in the January 2014 issue. If the link doesn't work try searching their website (although their website search system is absolutely horrible). Hope you can see it!

          Reply
    8. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      January 18, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      This does look majorly delicious especially with the coconut milk and the (Thai Kitchen?) red curry paste. I've gone all these years without a slow cooker but I do use my rice cooker all the time and it can do some of these types of recipes, I need to explore that more. Wish yours did work on your thesis, wouldn't that be handy?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 20, 2014 at 6:47 pm

        I actually used lite coconut milk from Trader Joe's because you can't be the 99 cents per can!

        Reply
    9. Danica @ It's Progression says

      January 18, 2014 at 9:21 am

      This looks fantastic! And I agree about crockpot meals - they're really the best way to go.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 18, 2014 at 11:33 am

        Thanks lady!

        Reply
    10. elle | nutritionella says

      January 17, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Yum! I've had a red lentil curry recipe brewing in my head for some time now too. I have a feeling I'll be turning my crockpot on Monday morning! πŸ™‚ Happy Friday, Alexis!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 18, 2014 at 11:20 am

        Aren't they the best?? Especially with this freezing cold weather!

        Reply
    11. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

      January 17, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      crockpot is a life saver esp on weekdays!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 18, 2014 at 11:20 am

        They really are!! I'm dying for a crockpot cookbook πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      January 17, 2014 at 7:50 am

      Oh the crock pot is definitely my friend, too. The key for me is finding recipes Meghan will eat because she doesn't like soups, stews, or basically any food that's mixed together. Ugh. This recipe looks incredible though! I love a good curry.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 18, 2014 at 11:28 am

        Man oh man, I would NOT be good at pleasing a toddler who doesn't like her food mixed together! But I don't blame her...I think most toddlers feel that way. And most little tots probably don't love curry πŸ™‚

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    13. Ella says

      January 17, 2014 at 12:36 am

      Dudeeee that sounds SO delish... sadly, I'm crockpot-less! Maybe I'll try making a stovetop version! How long do you think I'd have to simmer it for?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 18, 2014 at 11:29 am

        Wahhhhh I feel ya! You could definitely make this on the stove. I would bring it all to a boil and then simmer it (covered) until the lentils and veggies are tender! Hope it works out!

        Reply
        • Ella says

          January 18, 2014 at 11:34 am

          Got it, thanks! I love that recipes like this aren't particular about what order you put stuff in/how long each thing has to cook before you add the next... Will definitely be trying this!

          Reply
    14. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      January 16, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      I just want to move into a crock-pot and then come out when it's time for retirement. It does all the work for you, it's like the ultimate life hack!

      Loving this recipe and clearly I've been on a slow-cooker kick so consider it pinned!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 18, 2014 at 11:29 am

        SUCH a life hack. I too would like to chill in my crockpot until it's time for retirement. Maybe we can both squeeze in their together.

        Reply
    15. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

      January 16, 2014 at 10:50 pm

      So...if YOU put in YOUR wallet and a croissant, do you think I could be teleported to Paris too? (cos if I put my empty wallet in,it would spit it out and magically sprout legs and kick me to the curb!)
      Wow - this is one heck of a smorgasbord of goodness! Awesome job on this curry!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 18, 2014 at 11:31 am

        Oh ya, you can totally come, Shashi! Hopefully we won't be teleported to a crappy city once the crockpot realizes we're broke...

        Reply
    16. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      January 16, 2014 at 10:21 pm

      The crock pot rules!!! And, since you're so crazy busy, I'm sure it helps out a whole lot instead of slaving away in the kitchen. It's the best time saver ever!

      Annnnd even though it's almost 9:30 at night here, I'm now currently craving a big bowl of this curry with a side of crusty bread! Oh dear...now my tummy is rumbling! Sigh!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 16, 2014 at 10:25 pm

        Oh dear....me too!! And that crusty bread? OMGGGG! I'm pretty much always hungry before bed. It's such a pain!

        Reply

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