Crockpot Lentil Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh pumpkin - cut into bite sized pieces (butternut squash can also be used)
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 large onion - finely chopped
- 4 cups fat free vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp salt - or more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro - chopped
Instructions
- In a 4qt slow cooker, combine all ingredients except yogurt and cilantro. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When ready to serve, top each serving portion with an heaping tablespoon of yogurt and some fresh cilantro.
Notes
Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is about 1 1/4cup
Nutrition
Calories: 204 kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 40 g (13%)Protein: 11.7 g (23%)Fat: 1 g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.3 g (2%)Sodium: 635 mg (28%)Potassium: 1029 mg (29%)Fiber: 12 g (50%)Sugar: 6.9 g (8%)Calcium: 80 mg (8%)Iron: 4.9 mg (27%)