Slow Cooker Moroccan-Spiced Lentil and Carrot Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A comforting slow cooker stew featuring hearty lentils and sweet carrots infused with warming Moroccan spices. This Moroccan-inspired slow-cooker recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 375 minutes, pairs brown lentils, carrots, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rinsed brown lentils
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch coins carrots
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a slow cooker. Add 1 1/2 cups rinsed brown lentils, 3 peeled and sliced carrots, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until lentils and carrots are tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.