• What’s in the Crock-Pot Tuesday?

  Filed under Nutrition
  May 25

  I arrived at my door at 8:30 this evening to the warm aroma of Sweet and Spicy Lentil Chili. Another delicious recipe from Robin Robertson’s Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker. I crossed two fingers when preparing this one and was pleased to find it a home-run hit, and super easy to make, just throw it all in the crockpot!

  

  Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
  • One 28oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup dark unsulfured molasses
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup apple juice

  Saute the veggies with the oil in a pan over medium heat until soft and add the chili powder the last 30 seconds. Toss with the rest in the slower cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours.

  Does it get any easier? If you’re really pressed for time you can forgo to pre-saute but I think it brings out the flavors.

  The best part about this recipe, it’s totally vegan and gluten-free. I think it may be a little high on the glycemic index, so if you’re watching your blood-sugar, skip sweet and just go with the spicy. Maybe add a little curry powder or thyme instead.

  Happy Cultivating!

  

  Tagged as: Crock Pot Tuesday, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian
  
  3 Comments

3 Responses to “What’s in the Crock-Pot Tuesday?”

1. 

   Angela said on May 26th, 2010 at 7:45 am

   This looks delicious. You did it again. I would just have to leave out the molasses. This is definitely one to try. I think Dom would also love this one. Thanks again.

   Angela

2. 

   Laura said on May 26th, 2010 at 9:11 am

   There are so many ways you can alter this recipe. Lentils are so versatile and healthy, and cheap! They are definitely a staple in my pantry. Wish we could have you over for dinner. One day. Enjoy!

3. 

   Lisa said on May 29th, 2010 at 6:42 pm

   I love the simplicity because I don’t have a lot of time & I’m not very handy in the kitchen… Can’t wait to try it!

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