Slow Cooker Mild Curry Split Black Lentils

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 300 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Curried black lentils with just the right about of seasoning are cooked in the slow cooker for an easy, make-ahead vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups split black lentils
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons curry powder, or more to taste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1 Combine water, lentils, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, curry powder, turmeric, and ginger root in slow cooker.
2 Cook on High for 5 hours. Stir cream into lentils until warmed through.