Ingredients for 5 servings:
1. 1 1/2 cups dried lentils
2. 3 cups water
3. 1 1/4 lbs butternut squash, peeled, cut into 1 inch chunks
4. 2 cups bottled marinara sauce (such as Classico)
5. 8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and beans cut in half (canned beans are fine)
6. 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
7. 1 large white potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
8. 3/4 cup chopped onion
9. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
10. 1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
11. grated parmesan cheese, to serve
Directions:
1. Mix lentils and 3 cups water in a 3-quart or larger (slow-cooker) crock pot.
2. In a large bowl, mix together remaining ingredients EXCEPT olive oil; Place mixed ingredients on top of lentils in crock pot.
3. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours until vegetables and lentils are tender; Stir in olive oil, Serve in soup plates or bowls; Pass the Parmesan cheese at the table.
Enjoy your meal!