Many slow cooker recipes are quite traditional. They focus on chicken, pork, potatoes, and other classic American foods. We want to switch things up with this recipe! We're putting something Mediterranean on your table tonight.
Making this recipe is so easy you'll wonder if you're missing a step. You'll need a slow cooker that's between three and a half and six quarts in size. Unlike many slow cooker recipes, this one doesn't take forever to make. In fact, it only needs to cook for three to four hours.
Once that time has passed, you'll have to add in the tomatoes and olives and cook for just 15 more minutes. After that, this dish is all ready to serve! This recipe is a great way to introduce your kids to the cuisine of different cultures. Giving them an appreciation for the way others live is a great way to teach them interest in and respect for other cultures.
Let's not waste any more time! We've got a great recipe right here for you, and we sincerely hope you love it just as much as we do. If you do, be sure to leave a comment down below letting us know!
Mediterranean Bulgur and Lentils
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat
½ cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15¼ ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cans (14½ ounces each) ready-to-serve vegetable broth
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1½ cups)
1 can (2¼ ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients except tomatoes, olives, and cheese in 3½– to 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until lentils are tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes and olives.
4. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 minutes
5. Top with cheese.