Lovely Lentils with Spinach and Tomatoes

This sweet and fragrant combination hits just the right notes for my family, and it is unprocessed healthy vegetarian food at its best. It is also vegan and dairy-free. We like to enjoy it with naan or a loaf of crusty whole-grain bread. This lentil recipe also includes a slow cooker option.

Often we think of pulling out our slow cookers in the cooler weather when our bodies crave more hearty stews and casseroles. But the slow cooker can also be the perfect time and effort-reducing tool in the summer when our family's schedules can be more unpredictable, and it has the added benefit of not heating up the kitchen like the oven and stove can.