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VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND LENTIL STEW IN THE SLOW COOKER

Vegan Butternut Squash and Lentil Stew in the Slow Cooker image

A delicious, nutritious stew that will delight vegans, vegetarians, or meat-eaters alike. Everything goes in the slow cooker, and you'll have a delicious meal 3 hours later.

Provided by Heather

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1 pound uncooked green lentils
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cumin
3 cups water
2 cups vegetable stock
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Turn a slow cooker on High.
Combine butternut squash, lentils, onion, carrots, olive oil, sage, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder, and cumin in the slow cooker. Pour in water and stock. Stir gently to evenly distribute spices and vegetables.
Cook on High until vegetables are cooked through and lentils are soft, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SLOW COOKER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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If you're looking for a healthy alternative to noodles for spaghetti, spaghetti squash is a delicious alternative. This also makes for a delicious side. Serve with spaghetti sauce or season with salt and pepper.

Provided by andreakrieger

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

1 whole spaghetti squash, washed thoroughly
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

Prick outside of squash 10 to 15 times and place in a slow cooker crock. Pour water into crock.
Cook on Low 4 to 6 hours. Remove squash to a cutting board until cool to the touch, 15 to 30 minutes.
Halve the squash lengthwise. Scoop seeds from the cavity and discard them. Shred flesh from the skin with a fork to make strands.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 32.4 mg

SLOW-COOKER BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow cooker. This can easily be doubled if you're feeding a crowd. Once you've tried it, try mixing it up-add save or savory with the thyme or replace it with nutmeg. For a vegan version, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth. -Jennifer Machado, Alta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 to 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; saute until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add next 5 ingredients and 5 cups broth to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are soft, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker. Stir in additional broth to reach desired consistency; heat through. If desired, top servings with sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 616mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges