Slow-Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan)
This hearty vegan stew combines tender butternut squash and green lentils with onion, carrots, sage, ginger, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon. Vegetable stock gives it a warmly spiced, earthy flavor, making it a comforting slow-cooker meal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a satisfying meat-free gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 85
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the slow cooker to High.
- 2
Combine butternut squash, lentils, onion, carrots, olive oil, sage, sea salt, ginger, garlic powder, and cumin in the slow cooker. Pour in water and stock. Stir gently to evenly distribute spices and vegetables.
- 3
Cook on High until vegetables are cooked through and lentils are soft, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve warm.
- Calories 191.58 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.94 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 36.63 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.76 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 92.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 8.08 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 9.11 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 83.7 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.55 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 651.34 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 303.58 mcg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin C 24.5 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Carrot, Diced Carrots, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 191.58 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Carrot, Diced Carrots, Dried Sage, Garlic Powder. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan)?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 191.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan) healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Lentil and Butternut Squash Stew (Vegan) has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 191.58 calories and 8.94 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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