Crock Pot Lentils Quinoa

Warm, hearty, and packed with plant-based protein, this Crock Pot Lentils Quinoa recipe is the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself! A medley of tender lentils, nutty quinoa, and aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful blend of vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and earthy spices like cumin, paprika, and thyme. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and four hours of hands-off cooking, this nutritious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying meal prep option. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a wholesome, fiber-rich meal that's as delicious as it is effortless. Boost your weeknight dinner game with this vegan and gluten-free crock pot recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green or brown lentils
• 0.5 cup Quinoa
• 2 small Carrot, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 14 oz can Diced tomatoes (canned, with juice)
• 4 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils and quinoa thoroughly under cold water and drain well.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the rinsed lentils, quinoa, diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, ground cumin, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir everything together to combine.

Step 6

Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the lentils are tender and the quinoa is fully cooked.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1828.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1181.3

Total Fat 30.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5973.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.2g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 53.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 358.0mg	0%
Iron 19.2mg	0%
Potassium 3802.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 17.6%

Carbs: 60.0%