A vibrant mix of colorful vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and onions peeping through a rich, thick, reddish-brown stew topped with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro. All served in a rustic bowl plated on a charcoal cutting board with a side of warm, crusty bread.

Slow-Simmered African Garlic Stew

Name: Slow-Simmered African Garlic Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: Garlic, 6 cloves finely chopped; large Onion, 1 chopped; Red Bell Pepper, 1 diced; Carrots, 2 diced; Diced Tomatoes, 1 cup none; Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth, 2 cups none; Red Lentils, 1 cup rinsed; Ground Cumin, 1 teaspoon none; Ground Coriander, 1 teaspoon none; Turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon none; Smoked Paprika, 1 tablespoon none; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons none; Salt, to taste none; Black Pepper, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style African

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: May 26, 2025

Here's an intriguing slow-cooker recipe inspired by African cuisine, featuring the robust flavor of garlic, enhanced by the warmth of spices, and the sweetness of seasonal vegetables. This is a fusion of flavors that will awaken your taste buds while keeping your heart healthy!

Ingredients (for 4)

Garlic - 6 cloves - finely chopped
Large onion - 1 - chopped
Red bell pepper - 1 - diced
Carrots - 2 - diced
Diced tomatoes - 1 cup - none
Low-sodium vegetable broth - 2 cups - none
Red lentils - 1 cup - rinsed
Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon - none
Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon - none
Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Smoked paprika - 1 tablespoon - none
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Salt - to taste - none
Black pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥🧄

Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat and sauté the finely chopped garlic until golden brown.
Step 2 - 🍳🌶️🥕

Add the chopped onions, diced carrots, and diced bell pepper to the pan and sauté until they soften.
Step 3 - 🥘🌿🌶️

Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and smoked paprika, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4 - 🥘➡️🍲🍅

Transfer the sautéed vegetables and spices to a slow cooker, adding the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.
Step 5 - 🍲⏳🔥

Simmer the ingredients on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Step 6 - 🍛🍽️🥖

Serve the fragrant and hearty soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and your preferred bread on the side.

Additional

This dish is rich in fiber, protein, and loaded with antioxidants, thanks to the lentils and veggies used. It's also quite versatile - feel free to switch up the vegetables or add in your favorite protein! This recipe is perfect for batch cooking, so you can have it ready for several meals during the week.