Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

close up shot of blue bowl filled with butternut squash lentil curry and fresh lime wedge

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

This slow cooker butternut squash lentil curry is creamy and flavored with warm spices, butternut squash, coconut milk and lime juice! Works great as a comforting vegan dinner, or for meal prep.

Prep Time20

Cook Time8

Total Time8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Ingredients

2 cups red lentils (dried; uncooked)
4 cups butternut squash (peeled, seeds scooped out, and cubed; roughly ½ of a large butternut squash)
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated or finely chopped)
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
13.5 oz coconut milk (1 can; 400mL- use full fat)
19 oz diced tomatoes (1 can; 540mL; see *notes; including juices)
3 cups stock

After cooking

½ lime (juiced)
salt (if needed)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except for lime juice in the base of a large slow cooker and cook low 8 for hours.
Add salt & lime, adjust to taste.
Mash everything up with a potato masher or serve as is.

Storage

After cooking, butternut squash lentil curry may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Freezer Crockpot Meal:

Combine all ingredients except for the stock in a gallon-sized freezer bag, reusable silicone bag, or large meal prep container. Remove as much air as possible.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw completely, then add to the base of a 5 quart slow cooker with the stock. Cook on low for 8 hours

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Notes

* 15 oz can of diced tomatoes works great in this recipe in place of a 19 oz can

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