Slow Cooker ChickPea and Lentil Chili

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried chickpeas
• 2 quarts boiling water
• 2 cups chopped sweet potatoes (1/2 in. cubes)
• 1 cup uncooked lentils
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes, undrained and crushed
• Fresh cilantro for topping

Preparation

Step 1

1.1.Place chickpeas in a saucepan, and add 2 quarts of boiling water. Cover and let stand for 1 hour; drain.
2.2.Place cooked chickpeas in slow cooker.
3.3.Add rest of the ingredients up to raisins. Mix well. Add liquids. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.