Slow Cooker Chickpea and Lentil Stew

Course Soups and Stews

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 chile pepper, such as serrano or jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped, more to taste
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup dried red lentils
1/2 cup yogurt
1/4 cup pitted black olives
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chick peas),* drained and rinsed
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
2 teaspoons garam masala
4 cloves garlic, chopped