Crock Pot Lentils & Quinoa

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable stock (or prepared bullion)
• 1/2 cup lentils, soaked overnight
• 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed (and toasted, if desired)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

1. 1

   Add all ingredients to 2-4 quart slow cooker, and cook 9 hrs on Low setting (or 4-5 hrs on High).

2. 2

   Optional: Remove 1-2 C of prepared mixture, blend with food processor until smooth, and stir back into crock.

3. 3

   Serve with crusty bread.