⏱ 500 min total

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry

Name: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup Lentils; ½ cup, cubes Butternut squash; ⅛ medium Onion; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ tbsp Curry powder; ¼ tsp Cilantro; ¼ tsp Garam masala; ¼ tsp Turmeric; ¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ⅛ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Coconut milk; ⁵⁄₁₆ cup Tomatoes; ⅜ cup Chicken stock; ¹⁄₁₆ lime yields Lime juice

Per 1 serving · 366 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

371

19%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
17g
17% of calories
Carbs
49g
50% of calories
Fat
14g
33% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry (366 g) has 371 calories, with 17 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), dietary fiber (31% DV) and Vitamin A (43% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 44% and 55% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

101cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.6g

Net carbs

40g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

8.7g

6.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein34%
Dietary fiber31%
Vitamin A43%
Vitamin C33%
Thiamine79%
Niacin28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E13%
Riboflavin (B2)17%
Choline12%
Calcium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium44%
Saturated fat55%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 480 min

1
Rinse the red lentils under cool water until it runs mostly clear. Prep the squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed), finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
2
Add the lentils, squash, onion, garlic, curry powder, dried coriander leaf, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and salt to a 5‑quart slow cooker. Pour in the coconut milk, diced tomatoes with their juices, and chicken stock; stir well to combine.
3
Cover and cook on Low until the lentils and squash are very tender, about 8 hours. If the curry seems thin, cook uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes; if too thick, stir in a splash of stock or water.
4
Stir, then taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot with a squeeze of lime juice to finish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (366 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	390 μg	43%
Vitamin C	30 mg	33%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	8 μg	7%
Thiamine	1 mg	79%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	17%
Niacin	4 mg	28%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	39%
Folate (B9)	271 μg	68%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	29%
Choline	66 mg	12%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	107 mg	11%
Iron	7 mg	89%
Potassium	1,001 mg	21%
Magnesium	92 mg	22%
Phosphorus	264 mg	38%
Zinc	2 mg	21%
Copper	1 mg	65%
Manganese	1 mg	65%
Selenium	4 μg	6%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	584 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	3,165 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	3 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.4 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	1,903 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	1 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	24 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 371 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

70min
Walking (3.5 mph)
45min
Cycling (moderate)
31min
Running (6 mph)
52min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry?

One serving of Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry (1 serving) has 371 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry high in protein?

It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry?

1022 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Lentil Curry?

6.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (366 g)

Calories371

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	18%
Saturated fat 11g	55%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 2.7mg	1%
Sodium 1,022mg	44%
Total carbohydrate 49g	18%
Dietary fiber 8.7g	31%
Total sugars 6.5g
Protein 17g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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