Slow Cooker Lentil & Quinoa Stew

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  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
2 cups brown lentils1/2 cup quinoa7-1/2 cups water1-2 medium potatoes, diced1/2 small sweet potato, diced2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 teas wheat-free tamari (or soy sauce if you aren’t on a wheat-free diet)2 tablespoons miso2 tablespoons tomato pastemixed herbs (any of: oregano, thyme, tarragon, marjoram, sage, cumin)
Directions
1. Rinse and drain lentils, being sure to pick through them to make sure there are no stones. Rinse and drain quinoa. Add to slow cooker.
2. Dice potatoes and sweet potato, and chop garlic. Add to slow cooker along with herbs (dried or fresh and finely chopped), tomato paste and 6 cups of the water.
3. Cook on high for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. When the stew thickens and cooks down after about 2.5 hours add 1 additional cup water. Usually the lentils and quinoa will cook before the potatoes do, and potato cooking time will vary depending on how big the pieces are. Once everything is cooked, turn off the heat, add tamari and let set a further half hour.
4. Mix the miso and remaining 1/2 cup of water, then add to the stew and mix well.

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CCULLIGAN.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 174.6
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 92.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
  • Protein: 8.2 g

Member Reviews
  • SUEINTHEPARK
    I didn't have tamari or miso, and I'm guessing that might have made the difference between good and great. It was an easy way to combine two of my favourite things, though - lentils and quinoa! - 9/6/10
  • CHERYLHURT
    I make a similar version - 6/29/21
  • CD4994568
    Looks really good - 3/9/18
  • SLIMLILA
    I wasn't too impressed either, found it kind of bland... but then I froze some for lunches and it tasted better... I think the only way I really eat lentils is in a Sweet and Sour recipe and I think I was expecting that taste! - 1/6/11
  • DAYSDELIGHT
    Apparently I don't really "get" this recipe. I made it just as written but thought it was awful. I won't make it again. - 11/21/10
  • SIRIRADHA
    I am so enjoying this! I make a massive pot full and freeze it in small packages for lunches. Yum yum eatemup! - 11/18/10
  • WILD4STARS
    I have been eating a lot of quinoa lately, this recipe sounds awesome and it's actually vegan. - 11/3/10