Best Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew Recipes

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SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW



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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

  • Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  • Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN STEW



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A nice hearty stew that is wicked easy.

Provided by BROMFIELD

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 10h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
2 cups cubed zucchini
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 carrot, sliced thin
½ cup vegetable broth
⅓ cup raisins
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine butternut squash, eggplant, zucchini, okra, tomato sauce, onion, tomato, carrot, broth, raisins, and garlic. Season with cumin, turmeric, red pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 156.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN STEW



Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Stew image

Mediterranean flavors of oregano, artichokes, couscous and olives shine through in a satisfying stew.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 package (10 ounces) couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1 can (6 ounces) pitted medium ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt, pepper and oregano. Cook chicken in oil 8 minutes, turning once, until brown on both sides; drain. Place chicken, tomatoes and artichokes in 4- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Cook couscous as directed on package. Stir olives into stew. To serve, spoon stew over couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 50 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE STEW



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If you want to use this recipe, but have it done in a smaller amount of time, just use a regular pot.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Stew

Time 9h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups cubed eggplants
2 cups cubed zucchini
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 ripe tomatoes
1 carrot, sliced thin
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup raisins
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker combine butternut squash, eggplant, zucchini, okra, tomato sauce, onion, tomato, carrot, broth, raisins, garlic, cumin, turmeric, red pepper, cinnamon and paprika.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until vegetables are tender, but still crisp.

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