WeightWatchers Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew
This Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew from WeightWatchers is a vegetarian winner. If you are trying to incorporate more plant based meals into your diet I encourage you to give it a try. It’s a great one pot recipe that requires just 20 minutes of prep time. Packed with nutritious ingredients and the goodness of red lentils, vegetables, and aromatic spices, this Indian-inspired stew offers a satisfying and guilt-free dining experience.
Whether you’re following the Weight Watchers program or simply seeking a wholesome and low calorie meal, this Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew is a flavorful choice. With a balance of protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors, you can savor this dish while staying on track with your healthy eating goals.
How Many Calories and WeightWatchers Points in this CrockPot Vegetarian Lentil Stew?
According to my calculations, each serving has 260 calories. To see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
Recipe Ingredients
2 cups dry red lentils
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
10 ounces chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained ( I used 6 ounces fresh and added it at the end instead)
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or chicken broth
½ cup chopped onion (1 small)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon mustard seed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup fresh minced cilantro
How to Make Crockpot Indian Lentil Stew Step by Step
Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew Ingredients Gathered and Prepped
Step 1: Gather & prep your ingredients.
Slow Cooker Indian Stew Ingredients Loaded in the CrockPot Ready to Cook.
Step 2: In your slow cooker, combine all the ingredients, except for the lemon juice and cilantro. Stir well to ensure all the spices and ingredients are evenly distributed. Cook the mixture until the lentils are soft and the stew is thick and creamy. You have two cooking options: Cook on HIGH for approximately 3 hours or on LOW for around 6 hours.
Adding fresh chopped spinach to Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew
Step 3: Once the stew has reached your desired consistency and the lentils are tender, taste it and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Just before serving, stir in the fresh lemon juice and cilantro. This will brighten the flavors and add a burst of freshness. Garnish each bowl with more cilantro if desired.
Recipe Notes
This recipe calls for an array of fresh and dried spices. Feel free to adjust them to suit your tastes and preferences. Spice blends, such as curry powder or garam masala would be great alternatives.
While the recipe called for frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, I added 6 ounces chopped fresh baby spinach at the end of cooking time instead.
This stew could easily be bulked up with additional chopped vegetables such as carrot and cauliflower.
Serving Suggestions
You can eat this tasty Indian Lentil Stew on it’s own or accompanied with fluffy rice or cauliflower rice. A bit of warm naan flatbread on the side would also be delicious.
Ways to Use Leftovers
You can portion out the leftover stew into individual airtight containers and refrigerate or freeze for future quick and easy meals. Or get creative by repurposing the stew. Here are a few ideas:
Stuffed Vegetables: Hollow out bell peppers, tomatoes or zucchini stuff them with the lentil stew. Bake until the vegetables are tender for a tasty stuffed dish.
Lentil and Rice Casserole: Mix the lentil stew with cooked rice or cauliflower rice, sprinkle it with cheese, and bake it in the oven at 350 degrees until heated through for a comforting casserole.
Lentil Stew Pasta Sauce: Blend the lentil stew to create a smooth sauce, then toss it with cooked pasta for a unique and nutritious twist.
Lentil Stew Stuffed Baked Potatoes: Bake or microwave sweet potatoes or white potatoes. Split them open and then pour the heated lentil stew over.
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WeightWatchers Slow Cooker Indian Lentil Stew
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
This recipe calls for an array of fresh and dried spices. Feel free to adjust them to suit your tastes and preferences. Spice blends, such as curry powder or garam masala would be great alternatives.
While the recipe called for frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, I added 6 ounces chopped fresh baby spinach at the end of cooking time instead.
This stew could easily be bulked up with additional chopped vegetables such as carrot and cauliflower.
Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Recipe source: WeightWatchers
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan’s ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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