Savory Slow Cooker Brown Rice and Lentils

3.83 from 17 votes

Savory Slow Cooker Brown Rice and Lentils

This easy, hearty, and flavorful savory slow cooker brown rice and lentils was a surprise hit with the whole family when I made it recently.

Prep Time25

Cook Time7

Total Time7 25

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crock pot lentils with brown rice, savory brown rice and lentils, vegetarian brown rice

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup uncooked green lentils
3 cups (8 ounces) coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots, 2 medium or a big handful of baby ones
3/4 cup chopped green onions (8 to 12)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley

Instructions

Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4-Quart.
Grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Mix together everything except the parsley in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 hours or until the rice and vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the parsley just before serving.
To prevent overcooking, do not let this slow cooker brown rice and lentils sit in the slow cooker on warm. As soon as it's done transfer it out of the slow cooker insert into a large serving bowl.

Notes

Serving size: 1-1/3 cups

WW Points: 6

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8 SmartPoints (Green plan)

6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

8 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Next time I'll probably make a half batch in my 2-Quart slow cooker to cut down on the leftovers. Or plan to freeze some of it in individual ZipLock bags for quick and easy lunches.

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