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Slow Cooker Lentils Seasoned with Ham

Cultural Context

Slow Cooker Lentils seasoned with ham is a comforting dish that reflects the heartiness of American home cooking. Traditionally, lentils are a staple in many cultures, prized for their nutritional value and versatility. This dish showcases how simple ingredients can come together to create a nourishing meal, often enjoyed during colder months. Today, it's embraced by many for its ease of preparation and the rich flavors developed through slow cooking.

AmericanUSmain
480 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound dry lentils
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces finely-chopped cured ham
6 cups water

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces calories and fat while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and can be made from scraps.

1

Place washed and sorted dry lentils into slow cooker.

2

Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt.

3

Add 8 ounces finely chopped cured ham and 6 cups water.

4

Turn slow cooker to HIGH setting and cook for 4 to 5 hours, until they are at desired tenderness.

5

Spoon into a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

slow cooker

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Lentils with HamHam and LentilsSlow-Cooked Lentils

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