Chilean lentils in slow cooker

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Chilean lentils in slow cooker is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Chilean lentils in slow cooker is something that I have loved my entire life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

Chop the onion, bell pepper, carrot and garlic in small cubes. Strain the lentils and save the water for watering plants (do not use it for cooking). Add the vegetables and lentils to the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary and oregano to taste.

To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have chilean lentils in slow cooker using 10 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Chilean lentils in slow cooker:
  1. Make ready 1 cup uncooked lentils
  2. Prepare 1⁄2 onion
  3. Take 1 pepper bell (any colour, or all)
  4. Get 1 carrot
  5. Prepare 1 garlic clove
  6. Prepare 1 tbp oil
  7. Get 1 cup vegetable broth
  8. Get 4 tbp uncooked white rice
  9. Get Rosemary
  10. Prepare Oregano

Time depends on your individual slow cooker, as not all cook at the same temperature. Stir in the cheese until it is melted. Serve hot, topped with more cheese if desired. Top with your favorite chili toppings, if desired.

Steps to make Chilean lentils in slow cooker:
  1. Soak your lentils in water for 6 to 8 hours, leaving about 2 centimeters of water (or more) above the lentils
  2. Chop the onion, bell pepper, carrot and garlic in small cubes
  3. Strain the lentils and save the water for watering plants (do not use it for cooking)
  4. In a pan, add oil and heat for a few seconds, then add the vegetables and sauté them until everything is soft and fragant
  5. Add the vegetables and lentils to the slow cooker. Then add the broth and 2 and a half cups of water.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary and oregano to taste.
  7. Stir to mix all ingredients evenly, then set to cook in high temperature for 4 hours, or cook in low for 6 hours.
  8. When there is about 20 minutes of cooking left, add the rice and stir to mix. You may replace rice for one chopped and peeled potato.
  9. When cooked, serve immediately.
  10. OPTIONAL: when served, you can add chopped fried sausages, fried or hard boiled eggs on top

Serve hot, topped with more cheese if desired. Top with your favorite chili toppings, if desired. Some people have commented that their lentils didn't cook in the slow cooker, we haven't had this problem, but you might want to cook them before adding them into the slow cooker to be safe. Meanwhile, heat dressing in medium skillet on medium-high heat. Spoon into medium serving bowl; set aside.

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