Slow Cooker Green Lentil CurryServings: 6Prep: 5 minutesCook: 3-4 rs (high) or 6-8 hrs (low)STUFF&am

Slow Cooker Green Lentil Curry

Servings: 6
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 3-4 rs (high) or 6-8 hrs (low)

STUFF
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp turmeric
½ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp cumin
1 ¼ tsp salt
6 oz can tomato paste
2 cups green lentils, uncooked & rinsed
3 cups water
14 oz can coconut milk, full fat
2 cups leafy greens (spinach, baby kale)
Kielbasa, optional
Cilantro and/or green onions, for garnish
Greek yogurt and avocado, for serving

STEPS 
In the slow cooker, combine onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, coriander, curry powder, cumin, salt, coconut milk, tomato paste, water and green lentils.

Stir to combine, cover and cook on High for at least 3 – 4 hours or on Low for 6 – 8 hours. About 1 hour before lentils are done, stir in the coconut milk.

Once done, stir in leafy greens until they are wilted. Serve hot and garnished with cilantro, scallions, and optional meat.

NOTE
To make it in Instant Pot: add onion powder, garlic powder, turmeric, coriander, curry powder, cumin, salt, green lentils, water, coconut milk and tomato paste. Do not stir! Cover, set pressure valve to Sealing and press Pressure Cooking on High for 25 minutes. When done, do Quick Release to release the pressure by turning the valve to Venting. Stir in leafy greens until wilted and serve.