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Slow Cooker Bruschetta & Lentil Stew

The fresh flavors of bruschetta are paired with lentils in this healthy, vegan/vegetarian slow cooker recipe. A classic Italian appetizer turned into stew!

Slow Cooker Bruschetta & Lentil Stew

I get asked all the time for vegan and vegetarian slow cooker recipes. I’m a Midwestern girl at heart – meat & potatoes are in my blood. Having said that, I do love a good vegetarian meal. If you follow me on Snapchat (SLOWCOOKERQUEEN) then you’ve seen me get together with my girlfriends for monthly meatless potlucks. I cannot wait to bring this to the next one. I also know a lot of vegetarians. All of whom I hope follow me here on this blog! Chana Michel if you’re reading this, I made this one especially with you in mind! Okay, back to the scheduled programming – bruschetta in general is flavorful using simple ingredients. Why change that? This recipe is simple, simple, simple – lentils, tomatoes, basil and some herbs.

Slow Cooker Bruschetta & Lentil Stew

Bruschetta and lentils. Anyone shop at Trader Joe’s? Have you had their 1-minute lentil salad? If not, don’t worry up until a couple week ago I hadn’t either. My friend served it for dinner (sans the feta) and I was immediately hooked. It’s Trader Joe’s cooked lentils and bruschetta. That’s it. I intended to do just that  – cook my lentils and make a homemade bruschetta but then I thought stew. Even though it’s officially slow cooker season (fall/winter), it’s still 90 degrees here in LA. Doesn’t matter I’m still making stew. This recipe will come in handy in a later. Did you know lentils are naturally gluten-free? They’re also packed with protein & fiber, they’re fat-free and low-calorie. AND to make this, you don’t need to soak them overnight first, just give them a good rinse.

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Crock-Pot Bruschetta & Lentil Stew

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  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 4 cups low-sodium broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hour or LOW 4-6 or until lentils are tender
  • Author: Fit SlowCooker Queen
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours

This is a great freezer meal. In fact, about half of my batch got packaged up and frozen for later use. Served this with some bread or just eat it straight up.

Slow Cooker Bruschetta & Lentil Stew

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