Oh hello! Here is where I write all about this delicious recipe and do my best to convince you to make it.

The thing is, I’m feeling a bit fresh out of words. In part, it’s because I’m tired and I can’t believe it’s snowing outside again and the truth is I have other (non-life-threatening, but distracting) things on my mind. Plus, I’m fresh off a lovely reader comment who insisted I was far too wordy for my own good and needed to take a good look at what kind of blogger I want to be, because apparently I’m all over the map. Ooookay thanks, reader!

As much as I try to brush off negative comments (after carefully considering them, because whether I like it or not, there’s usually there’s something to learn), sometimes they’re a bit … demotivating? Which makes me feel like I just don’t have much to say. And even if I did, does anyone even want to hear it?

Well, I’m here, and you’re still reading (and thank you so much for that), so I’m going to assume you might want to know a little about this Slow Cooker Red Lentil & Chickpea Curry.

Slow Cooker Chickpea Red Lentil Curry - A creamy curry with coconut milk, potatoes, and peas. Scoop over rice and it's a full meal! Only 15 minutes hands on time. A weeknight winner! #veganslowcooker #chickpeacurry

This chickpea curry recipe is a riff on one of my favorites (and readers’ too), this pumpkin chickpea curry. I don’t know about you, but I’m still firmly OVER pumpkin this time of year, after the bright flash of pumpkin madness all autumn long. Don’t get me wrong – I love pumpkin! Just not in March.

So I wanted to create a version of that recipe that omitted the pumpkin, and, based on reader suggestions (most of the comments I get are awesome, really!), I added in some buttery Yukon Gold potatoes and peas, too.

I love the heartiness the potatoes lend to the whole situation, plus the pop of green from the peas. Plus, adding a green veggie makes me feel like I’m getting a full meal in a bowl. So convenient!

I love the chickpea + red lentil situation because this chickpea curry is HEARTY, my friends. Plant protein pow right here!

Slow Cooker Chickpea Red Lentil Curry - A creamy curry with coconut milk, potatoes, and peas. Scoop over rice and it's a full meal! Only 15 minutes hands on time. A weeknight winner! #veganslowcooker #chickpeacurry

This one’s really easy to put together. Just dump all of the ingredients except the coconut milk and peas into your slow cooker in the morning and go on about your day. About 30 minutes before dinner, get your rice going, then stir the peas and coconut milk into the curry so it’ll warm through. Scoop rice and the chickpea curry into your bowl and sprinkle with a bit of cilantro. Dinner’s made!

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5 from 10 votes

Slow Cooker Red Lentil & Chickpea Curry with Potatoes & Peas

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 15 minutes
Author: Kare
Yield: 6
Hearty, full of flavor, a relatively short list of ingredients, and basically hands-off. That’s what I call the perfect dinner recipe! I love this chickpea curry recipe and I hope you do too.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry split red lentils (rinsed well)
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced – about 2 cups)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 1/2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional; adds some extra heat)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
  • 1 14-ounce can lite coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas

For serving:

  • Rice
  • Cilantro

Instructions

  • To a 4-quart or larger slow cooker, add the lentils, chickpeas, onion, garlic, potatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, cayenne pepper if using, and salt. Stir, place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low for 7-8 hours (high for about 4 hours), until the potatoes and lentils are cooked through. It’ll be relatively thick until you do the next step.
  • About 30 minutes before eating, start cooking your rice and stir in the coconut milk and peas. Continue cooking on low for another 20-30 minutes.
  • Taste and add additional salt if desired.
  • To serve, add some rice to your bowl plus the curry. Top with fresh cilantro. That’s it!

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 313kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 667mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 6g

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