29801 slow cooker lentil spinach Recipes

black beans go into the slow cooker with an army of flavorful ingredients. so why is the result so often a dull, muddied mess here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, build assertive flavor , start by sauteing chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapenos in a dutch oven; beginning the saute with bacon fat, rather than the usual oil, also helps amplify the meaty richness of the chili., test kitchen likes to saute spices to intensify their flavor. when the vegetables are tender, add 1/4 cup of chili powder, plus cumin and oregano, and let the spices bloom in the hot pan., while ham hocks traditionally add flavor and a few shreds of meat to the chili, we wanted enough meat to chew on. we opted for the salty richness a small smoked ham lent to the chili as it cooked; removing the ham at the end of cooking and chopping it provided plenty of meat., dried beans added to the slow cooker at the outset were still too hard by the time the chili was done. to speed up the cooking, we simmer the beans in the dutch oven for 15 minutes before transferring the contents to the slow cooker.

beef top sirloin steak , cut into thin strips, olive oil, water, beef stroganoff seasoning for the slow cooker, sliced baby portobello mushrooms, onion, chopped, butter, port wine or beef broth, ground mustard, sugar, sour cream, hot cooked egg noodles, minced fresh parsley , optional

lentils, water, vegetable broth or 4 cups vegetable stock, onion, diced, granulated onion powder, carrots, chopped chopped or minced, garlic cloves, minced, granulated garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, diced tomatoes, sweet potato puree

lentils, brown, onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, olive oil, tomato paste, approximately, water , if a thinner consistency desired i have used 5 cups, spinach, chopped roughly, salt and pepper

black beans, rinsed and drained, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, dried lentils , sorted and rinsed (8 oz), vegetarian bouillon cubes or 1 large chicken bouillon cube, crumbled, chili seasoning mix, water, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained, tomato sauce

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, grated carrot, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, tomato paste, sliced mushrooms, drained, salt, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper, bay leaves, peeled and crushed tomatoes, with liquid

spinach, washed, carrots, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, low sodium vegetable broth, canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, crushed

artichoke hearts, drained & chopped, frozen spinach, thawed & chopped (or 2 bunches of fresh spinach can be used), cream cheese , cubbed (2 - 8oz bricks), monterey jack cheese, cubed (1 small cheese brick), mozzarella cheese, cubed (1 small cheese brick), garlic cloves, minced (add more garlic depending on how much you like), black pepper (this can be adjusted to taste)

water, dried chickpeas , sorted and rinsed, baking soda, special equipment : a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker

beef top sirloin steak cut into thin strips, olive oil, water, beef stroganoff seasoning for the slow cooker, sliced baby portobello mushrooms, onion chopped, butter, beef broth or port wine, ground mustard, sugar, sour cream, egg noodles

praline apple crisp ingredients, crisp tart apples (granny smith or braeburn), cut into 1/2, ground cinnamon, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cold butter, cut into small pieces, chopped pecans, toffee bits, spray 3-to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. in large bowl, mix apples and cinnamon to coat. place in slow cooker., in medium bowl with pastry blender or fork, mix oats, brown sugar, flour , and butter until crumbly. stir in pecans and toffee bits., sprinkle curmb mixture evenly over apples ., cover; cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. serve with ice, cream , if desired.

spinach frozen, whole onion chopped, garlic minced, ginger root minced, whole red pepper diced, whole green pepper diced, coriander ground, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, vegetable broth low sodium, yogurt nonfat or lowfat, peas frozen

lentils, sloppy joe sandwich sauce (any brand you like ), water

onions, chopped, cooked ham, diced, carrots or 2 cups parsnips, diced, celery, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, dried rosemary, crushed, rubbed sage, fresh ground black pepper, bay leaf, dried green french lentils (about 2 1/3 cup), free range organic low sodium chicken broth, water (or enough to cover everything 2-3-inch)

water, diced tomatoes (try the kind with green peppers or onions or garlic already added), tomato paste, dry red wine, dried basil, dried thyme, bay leaf, crushed red pepper flakes, dried lentils, rinsed and drained with any stones removed, onion, chopped, carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds, stalks celery , cut into 1/2 inch slices, garlic, minced, red potatoes, cubed, seasoned mustard greens or 1 (24 oz) can turnip greens or 1 (24 oz) can kale, light pre-cooked kielbasa, sliced (optional), salt and black pepper

sweet potato, peeled and diced, carrots , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, stalks celery , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, leeks , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (white and light green parts only), dried yellow or red lentils, ginger, peeled and finely grated, curry powder, kosher salt, unsalted butter, garlic, thinly sliced, juice of 1/2 lemon , plus lemon wedges for serving (optional), chopped fresh cilantro

water, reduced-sodium chicken broth, reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, wild rice, uncooked, rinsed and drained, dried thyme, crushed, black pepper, cooked chicken, chopped (about 1 lb) or 3 cups cooked turkey (about 1 lb), fresh spinach, coarsely chopped