My husband and I recently decided that we eat too much meat. Beef, chicken, pork, seafood – – you name it, we eat it. So here’s the plan, we’re going to try to eat meat 3-4 times a week. The other 3-4 times a week we’ll be eating vegetarian dishes. Pasta is a great option on a night when you don’t feel like cooking. It’s quick and easy. Not one for canned sauces, I usually saute garlic, onions, and red pepper in olive oil, pour over the pasta and top with parmigiano cheese when I want a quick meal. However, you can only eat so much pasta before you get sick of it. Thus, I’ve been using my slow-cooker.
It’s easy to use and wonderful to come home from work to have your dinner ready and waiting for you. I made a basic lentil soup that came out hearty and flavorful. As soon as I opened our front door I could instantly smell the sweet aromas of onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Served with some crusty bread, it was a quick and easy meal that left us satisfied and content. This is the perfect meal on a night during the middle of your crazy week when you don’t have a lot of time or energy to cook!
Ingredients:
- 1 c lentils
- 1/2 head of cabbage roughly chopped
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 2 gloves of minced garlic
- 4 c chicken broth
- 4 c water
- 2 bay leaves
- salt & pepper to season
Directions:
- Add all the ingredients to slow cooker and cook on low 6-8 hours
- Remove bay leaves
- Season with salt and pepper
- Serve warm with crusty bread
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