Food for Postpartum: slow cooker lentil chili

When it comes to postpartum life, I'm all about the food. Nutrient dense, delicious food that can be easily prepared or, even better, brought to you by friends and family.

Last week, I shared with you some ideas for how to plan you postpartum food support before baby arrives.  Today, I'm sharing one of our family's favorite easy slow cooker meals that I turn to frequently, even though I'm some 30 months postpartum myself! 

Good food that can be made easily and fuel your family with good things never goes out of style, I find. 

As you look at the ingredients, know that I share our favorite vegetable variation in the recipe, but what makes this recipe truly AMAZING is its flexibility. Have carrots instead of sweet potatoes? A squash? Regular potatoes? Zucchini? Like to add kale or spinach? All are fine with this recipe - just sub the veggies you have on hand and make it work!

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Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Inspired by a Zippy Lentil Chili Recipe from Weelicious

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lentils (we like red or green)
• 2 small or 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, diced to your liking
• 1 can of corn, drained (or 1 cup of frozen corn)
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic (or some garlic powder, in a pinch)
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (or a bunch of fresh tomatoes chopped, if that's what you've got)
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 5 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low for 5-7 hours. Top with cheese, guac, or a few sweet potato chips to add a nice crunch.

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Love sweet potatoes as much as I do? Check out these great postpartum recipes.

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