Crockpot Ethiopian Seitan and Lentil Stew

ONE
One onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, pressed

TWO
2 T tomato paste
1 t ground cumin
1 t  ground coriander
1 t ground fenugreek
1 t sweet paprika
1/2 t ground cayenne pepper
1/4 t ground cardamom
1/4 t ground ginger

THREE
28oz canned chopped tomatoes with their juices
1 package seitan, chopped
1 cup dried red lentils
3 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper, to taste

In a saucepan, cook the ingredients in ONE with a little bit of water, covered, over low heat. WHen the onions are translucent, add the ingredients in TWO and cook until fragrant. Transfer to a slow cooker and add the ingredients in THREE. Cook on low for 7 hours (on high for 4hrs). Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve over rice.

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Crockpot Moroccan Chickpeas with Prunes and Apricots

ONE
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, pressed

TWO
1 T tomato paste
1 T apple butter (optional)
1 1/2 t ground coriander
1/2 t ground cumin
1/4 t sweet paprika
1/4 t cinnamon
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/2 cup vegetable broth

THREE
1 cup vegetable broth
1 pack seitan, chopped
15 oz canned chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup dried apricots (unsulfured), chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

FOUR
1/3 cup pitted prunes, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 T fresh lemon juice

In a saucepan, cook the ingredients in ONE in a little bit of water, covered, over low heat. Wthen the onions are translucent,  add the ingredients in TWO and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Transfer to a slow cooker and add the ingredients in THREE. Cook on low for 6 hrs (4 on high). Stir in the ingredients in FOUR, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve over rice.

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Crockpot Split Pea and Barley Stew

ONE
1 onion, chopped
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
3 carrots, cut in half moons
1 cup dried split peas, rinsed
2/3 cup pearl barley
28oz canned chopped tomatoes, with their juice
4 cups vegetable broth, or more if neeeded
1 T soy sauce
1 t salt
1/4 t black pepper

TWO
1 t liquid smoke

Combine the ingredients in ONE in a slow cooker. Cook on low about 8hrs (on high for 4hrs) or until all the ingredients are tender. Just before serving, stir in the liquid smoke. Taste and adjust seasonings and broth.

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