Alkaline Slow-Cooker Squash Stew
Servings Prep Time
4servings 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10minutes 8hours
Servings Prep Time
4servings 20minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
10minutes 8hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute.
  4. Stir in ½ cup water, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  6. Add the lentils, squash, chard stems (not the leaves), if using, 2 teaspoons salt and 7 cups water to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir, then cover and cook on low, 8 hours.
  8. Just before serving lift lid and stir in chard leaves.
  9. Cover and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
  10. Season with salt and pepper and stir to slightly break up squash. Serve with optional lemon.