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    Home » Lunch & Dinner » A fall recipe: Lentils and 7 grains stew

    A fall recipe: Lentils and 7 grains stew

    Published: Sep 16, 2014 · Modified: Apr 30, 2022 by Mélanie · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Toronto has welcomed the gloomy weather.  Summer is gone, 15C has  become a warm afternoon. Everybody is looking their best in their fall clothing.  Warm colors are everywhere and comfort food and cosy diner recipes are back!   That's right, let's give a break to the blogging word with the summer salad recipes.

    As sad as I am that summer was that short, we have to embrace fall and its beautiful colors.  I wanted a bowl of something comforting, something warm to hold with both hands, a stew.

    Lentils and 7 grains medley rice
    Lentils and 7 grains medley rice

    I have been meaning to cook some lentils for a while and entering the fall is a perfect reason to get a boost of iron.  I add some big Italian sausage (mild) from Costco and I do not enjoy them that much on the barbecue.  In the crockpot, it was perfect, the skin was more tender.

    I also added some 7 grains medley from Uncle Ben's, it has a bunch of ancient grains, I love those.  I have a thing for barley, you know.  Some broth, some cumin, and a few other ingredients build a perfect dish for a chilly night.  The kids loved it!

    Hold on there...
    - Easy and simple
    - Tasty and comforting
    - Perfect for the whole family

    I think we have a winner here!  Try this easy, smell-my-kitchen perfect easy-peasy stew recipe!

    Lentils and 7 grains medley rice

    If you want a vegetarian option, just skip the sausage and voila!  Taste still amazing reheated... if you have any leftover.

    The cumin gave a perfect note of spice to the dish, the 7 grains were al dente and the lentils full of flavor with the broth.  

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    5 from 8 votes

    Lentils and 7 grains stew

    Hearty lentils and 7 grains stew
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time3 hrs
    Total Time3 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, european
    Servings: 6 portions
    Calories: 617kcal
    Author: Mélanie

    Equipment

    • slow cooker

    Ingredients

    • 3 cloves garlic chopped
    • 2 shallots chopped
    • 1 cup lentils
    • 1 cup 7 grains medley from Uncle Ben's
    • 900 ml vegetable stock
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 6 mild Italian sausages

    Instructions

    • Put all the ingredients in the slow cooker.
    • Stir well.
    • Let it cook for 3 hours.
    • Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1854mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 423IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. behgopa says

      September 17, 2014 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      I cant tell you how jealous I am of you and everyone else experiencing cold weather. We have been dying from the heat here in LA. I can’t wait until it cools down here and actually feel like fall. Comfort food like this sure would hit the spot on a brisk fall day.

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        September 19, 2014 at 1:18 pm

        Ahah, happy to switch places! Waking with 5C is no fun :(

        Reply
    2. Sarah | (Cooking for) Kiwi & Bean says

      September 19, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      SO....I've always found the slower cooker kinda touchy (i.e. I've never gotten great results). But this looks gooooood! And I love simple easy weeknight fare. Definitely going to try it!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        September 19, 2014 at 5:53 pm

        Give it another try Sarah, it was a big hit in my house and with minimal work! The perfect friend for mummies!

        Reply
    3. Lisa @ Food Well Said says

      September 19, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      A great recipe for when the weather turns. Lovely!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        September 19, 2014 at 5:55 pm

        Unfortunately, the weather turned already in Toronto :(

        Reply
    4. Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness says

      September 19, 2014 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a simple and hearty dinner idea, I'll save this for later :)

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        September 19, 2014 at 4:23 pm

        Thank you Shareba!

        Reply
    5. kitchenr jon says

      September 20, 2014 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      Sounds great! This serves as a good reminder for me to start doing at least one crock pot recipe each week, especially with this cold weather.

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        September 22, 2014 at 10:28 am

        One crock pot a week is a great idea Jon, condidering there could be leftover, it is perfect for week days!

        Reply
    6. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

      September 21, 2014 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      The crock pot is my favourite kitchen appliance, Melanie. I just love the variety of things you can make in it. This sounds wonderful - definitely a little bit different, which I love!

      Reply
      • Mélanie says

        September 22, 2014 at 10:29 am

        Thank you Helen, I adquire the crockpot but I already guess a long friendship over the winter! Any recipes you recommend in particular?

        Reply

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