Tuesday

Sloppy lentils (recipe in the comments)
Broccoli slaw
Fresh watermelon

Hot tea
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We are babysitting for the 2-month-old baby of some friends of ours tonight, so a super easy meal seemed warranted. Crock pot to the rescue! This is one of our favorite vegetarian slow cooker meals and one of the earliest ones we did. It's very flavorful and makes a filling and festive meal. I don't think the lentils really taste like sloppy joes, but the concept is similar and this recipe is excellent on its own merits (rather than as a fake meat). The slaw is just shredded broccoli tossed with a simple dressing (whatever strikes our fancy - even something bottled - tonights was a balsamic mustard creation). All in all (after a simple morning or night before prep) this is a super simple meal. It's warming enough to be good for a spring night, but makes one long a bit for the summer nights to come. On that note I love using my slow cooker in the summer, as it doesn't heat up the kitchen!

Prep Notes
Difficulty: Easy
Chopping: Onion, bell pepper, broccoli
Time: 25 minutes prep + 8 hours to cook unattended
Make ahead: The whole idea.

Reaction
J: "Vegetarian at its best."
M: "Perfect for tonight."