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lentils with walnuts

Recipe by
Becky Farley
Fairview, TX

I modified this recipe from CROCK-POT RECIPE COLLECTION for a vegetarian option.

yield 4 to 6
prep time 25 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For lentils with walnuts

  • 1 c
    brown lentils
  • 1 sm
    onion
  • 1 stalk
    celery, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 lg
    carrot, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed dried thyme
  • 3 c
    vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make lentils with walnuts

  • 1
    Combine lentils, onion, celery, carrot, thyme and broth in 4-quart Crock Pot slow cooker.
  • 2
    Cover; cook on high 3 hours. Do not overcook. (Lentils should absorb most or all of broth. Slightly tilt Crock-Pot slow cooker to check.)
  • 3
    Season with salt and pepper. Spoon lentils into serving bowl and sprinkle with walnuts.
  • 4
    Variation: If desired, top dish with 4 cooked bacon strips cut into bite-size pieces. To serve as a main dish, stir in 1 cup diced cooked ham.
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