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+# Slow Cooker Lentil & Chickpea Curry
+
+## Ingredients (for 6 servings):
+
+### Legumes:
+- 1 cup dry lentils
+- ½ cup dry chickpeas
+
+### Vegetables:
+- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
+- 2 large tomatoes, chopped (or a 14 oz can of diced tomatoes)
+- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
+- 3 garlic cloves, minced
+- 1-inch ginger, minced or grated
+
+### Liquid:
+- 2½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
+- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
+
+### Seasonings/Spices:
+- 2 tsp curry powder
+- 1 tsp turmeric powder
+- 1 tsp ground cumin
+- 1 tsp ground coriander
+- ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
+- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
+
+### Finish:
+- Juice of ½ lemon or lime
+- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
+
+## Directions:
+
+1. The night before (or 8-12 hours before cooking):
+   - Rinse the chickpeas and soak them in a container with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
+   - In a separate container, rinse the lentils and soak them in water to cover by 1 inch.
+
+2. When ready to cook:
+   - Drain and rinse both the chickpeas and lentils.
+   - In a small, dry pan over medium heat, toast the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
+
+3. In the slow cooker, layer ingredients in this order:
+   - Chopped onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger
+   - Drained chickpeas and lentils
+   - Toasted spices
+   - Salt and pepper to taste
+
+4. Pour the broth and coconut milk over everything in the slow cooker.
+
+5. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
+
+6. Cook on LOW for 7-9 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the chickpeas and lentils are tender.
+
+7. Before serving:
+   - Stir in lemon or lime juice.
+   - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
+   - If desired, use an immersion blender to partially blend the curry for a creamier texture.
+
+8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
+
+## Tips:
+- For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the curry using an immersion blender.
+- Serve with naan bread, lentil flatbread, or rice.
+- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
+- Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.
+- For meal prep, you can combine all ingredients except the broth and coconut milk in the slow cooker insert the night before, store in the fridge, then add the liquids and cook in the morning.
+
+To adjust servings, change the amount of legumes and proportionally adjust other ingredients.
+
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+
 # Lentil Soup Recipe
 
 ## Ingredients