Vegan Lentil Coconut Curry in Crockpot | Crockpot Lentil Coconut Curry Recipe | Slow Cooker Lentils

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Canned lentils save time and are often cheaper.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots add sweetness and are usually less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

Pour Oil into the Slow Cooker.

Add the Bay Leaf, followed by all the veggies and the Lentils.

Pour in the Vegetable Broth and add all the ground spices.

Stir with a spatula until combined.

Cover with a lid and slow cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

Open the lid and check if the Lentils are cooked; they should smash when pressed.

Pour in the Coconut milk and stir until combined.

Garnish with chopped Cilantro and cover with the lid.

Slow cook for another 1 hour on High or 2 hours on Low.

Serve hot with rice.

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