Slow-Cooker Moroccan Lentil, Apricot & Almond Tagine (Gluten-Free, One-Pot Recipe)
This slow-cooked Moroccan-inspired tagine features protein-rich lentils, sweet dried apricots, and crunchy almonds simmered in aromatic spices for a hearty, gluten-free meal. Just set it and let your slow-cooker do all the work for a comforting, one-pot dinner.
- 1.5 cups dried green or brown lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 0.75 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 0.5 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
- 1 whole lemon wedges (for serving)
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Instructions
Rinse lentils and add to slow-cooker along with vegetable broth, onion, carrots, bell pepper, and chopped apricots.
⏱️ 2 minutesStir in crushed tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 minutesCover and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3 hours), until lentils are tender and vegetables are soft.
⏱️ 360 minutes 🌡️ Low or High (per slow-cooker instructions)Stir in toasted almonds just before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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