Slow Cooker Zucchini Lentil Stew with Chicken and Feta
Ingredients:
3 zucchinis, diced
1 brown onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 can (400g) lentils, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp freeze-dried grass-fed beef liver powder (optional, for added depth of flavor)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp chilli powder (adjust according to your spice preference)
Salt and pepper to taste
Chicken breast, diced (about 500g or roughly 150g per person)
Feta cheese, crumbled (for garnish)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Prepping the ingredients
Instructions:
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the cooked onion and garlic mixture into the slow cooker.
Add diced zucchini, sweet potato, diced tomatoes, water, cumin, paprika, chilli powder, salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
Add lentils and beef liver powder (if using) for the last hour of cooking.
About 30 minutes before serving, cook the chicken breast in a separate skillet.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the stew hot with the chicken, crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley.
What makes this meal so good:
The veggie base provides antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals to support your health.
The lentils are a source of plant-based protein and adding the chicken ensures you are getting a serving of greater than 20g of protein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.
It's a flavourful and nutritious dish that's both satisfying and delicious with a combination of spices used.
Organic beef liver powder is a concentrated source of nutrients like iron, vitamin A, and B vitamins. A great addition to veggie-based meals to increase nutrient density. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have a strong flavour!
You can cook this meal in a pot, simmering for about 30-45 minutes or for convenience, add the ingredients to a slow cooker so you can let it cook away during the day.
Finished meal!
Dietary requirements:
You can adjust the spices to taste and add salt and pepper where required.
You can swap the chicken for tofu, beans or eggs and omit the beef liver powder and feta to make this meal suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
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