$1.11 a serving · 20 min
- Under 30 min
- Makes leftovers
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
- PCOS-friendly
- Heart-healthy
- Anti-inflammatory
- Thyroid-friendly
- Comfort food
- Mediterranean
- Beans & lentils
Cost is the ingredients you actually use. About $4.44 if you cook for four.
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbs
- 38g
- Time
- 20 min
Ingredients
Per serving, grouped the way the store is laid out.
Produce
- Spinach3 oz
- Lemons1
Pantry
- Dried red lentils3 oz
- Canned diced tomatoes1
- Olive oil2 tsp
Spices
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Salt & pepper1 tsp
How to cook it
- 1
Rinse the lentils. Add lentils, tomatoes, cumin, oil, salt and 250ml water to the pot.
- 2
Cook on high 3 hours or low 6 hours until the lentils slump.
- 3
Stir through spinach and lemon until the leaves wilt.
People also ask
- What to serve with Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach?
- Lemon garlic chicken sheet-pan, Chicken fajitas, or Thai green chicken curry. Those sit in the same style as Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach and keep the grocery list from exploding.
- Can you meal prep Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach?
- Yes. Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach holds for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cook a double batch and lunch is already done. beans and the sides reheat without falling apart.
- How long does Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach last in the fridge?
- 3–4 days sealed. Freeze leftover portions for up to a month if you made a big batch.
- Is Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach vegan?
- Yes. Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach is vegan.
- Is Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach vegetarian?
- Yes. Slow-cooker tomato lentils & spinach is vegetarian.
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