As the weather cools down, break out your slow cooker and make this flavor packed Vegan Slow Cooker Lentil Curry.

This creamy, rich flavorful curry is made with lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots and coconut milk.

Adding coconut milk at the end of the cooking process creates a creamy curry that is also diary-free.

Curry powder adds so much flavor to plant-based recipes. I recommend using your favorite curry powder. If you prefer a spicer curry, look for a hot curry powder. I prefer to use a mild curry powder.

what kind of curry powder to use?

For this curry recipe, I recommend using your favorite curry powder. If you prefer a spicer curry, look for a hot curry powder. I prefer to use a mild curry powder.

Since I like to make this curry toddler-friendly, the level of heat of mild curry is perfect for my family.

As the weather cools down, break out your slow cooker and make this flavor packed Vegan Slow Cooker Lentil Curry.

what type of lentils to use

Since we are using the slow cooker to cook the curry, I like to use brown lentils.

Brown lentils will told there shape during the cooking process and won't break down like red lentils would.

How to make a vegan curry in the slow cooker.

Lentil are a great source of plant-based protein that is relatively inexpensive. Lentils make a great base in plant-based recipes like Instant Pot Lentil Tacos and Vegan Lentil and Chorizo Soup.

Creamy, dairy-free curry recipe made with carrots and sweet potatoes. Served over white rice for a hearty filling plant-based dinner. .

best slow cooker

For this curry recipe, I like to use a 6 quart slow cooker. I think that this size is perfect for making soups and stews.

how to serve the vegan curry

My favorite way to serve the Slow Cooker Lentil Curry is over white rice. My family loves rice and I find it to be the best accompaniment for curry.

A little fresh cilantro brightens up the dish and makes a great garnish.

This creamy, rich flavorful curry is made with lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots and coconut milk. This creamy, rich flavorful curry is made with lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots and coconut milk.

Can you freeze it?

Yes! If you have leftovers, this curry recipe is definitely freezer friendly. Refrigerate the curry until completely cool. Then transfer the chili to air-tight freezer safe containers.

More slow cooker dinners to try:

Slow Cooker Lentil Curry

Name: Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups dried brown lentils; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 Large Carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 Medium Sweet Potato, peeled and diced; 3 Tablespoons Curry Powder; 2- 14.5 -ounce Cans Diced Potatoes; 3 Cups Vegetable Broth; 1- 13.66 ounce Can Full-Fat Coconut Milk; Salt and pepper to taste; Cooked White Rice; Fresh Cilantro; Sliced Green Onion

Yield: 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

This creamy, rich flavorful curry is made with lentils, sweet potatoes, carrots and coconut milk. This hearty, comforting vegan curry is great for meal prepping too! I love serving this over white rice.

Ingredients

2 cups dried brown lentils
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 Large Carrots, peeled and sliced
1 Medium Sweet Potato, peeled and diced
3 Tablespoons Curry Powder
2- 14.5 -ounce Cans Diced Potatoes
3 Cups Vegetable Broth
1- 13.66 ounce Can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

Cooked White Rice
Fresh Cilantro
Sliced Green Onion

Instructions

To your slow cooker, add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, curry powder, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth, Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the curry on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
After the curry is done and the lentils are tender, add in the coconut milk; stir, and cook for a few more minutes to warm the coconut milk.
Taste and adjust seasonings adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve of cooked white rice and garnish with cilatnro and green onions if using.

Notes

If you have leftovers, this curry recipe is definitely freezer friendly. Refrigerate the curry until completely cool. Then transfer the chili to air-tight freezer safe containers.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 267Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 314mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 7gSugar: 4gProtein: 8g

Nutrition information is just an estimate per serving.

Happy Cooking!
Jeni