Clean-Out-The-Fridge Crockpot Curry

Around these parts, we like to do Pantry Week every once in awhile, which is a great opportunity to use up some of those items that seem to languish forever in the fridge and pantry. It's also a great time to clean out any of those just-about-to-turn vegetables that seem to lurk in the corners.

This recipe is perfect for Pantry Week and Clean Out The Fridge days. You can use pretty much any vegetable that you want, and the rest is just spices and items that you probably have in your pantry already. And it spends a few hours simmering in the crockpot after only a few minutes of throwing everything together, so it comes in clutch for those days you don't have much time.

I used a potato, onion, some carrots, and a zucchini, but you could easily use mushrooms, sweet potatoes, celery, green peppers, or whatever else you want. A can of garbanzos was thrown in, but feel free to use black beans, navy beans, or cannellini beans if you want. I've even thrown in a cup of uncooked red lentils, which cook up beautifully. Seriously - don't overthink it. Just chop up your vegetables, mix in the rest of the ingredients, and let it simmer for 6-7 hours.

It's deliciously warm and comforting with just the amount of spice. We had it over green bamboo rice that's been eyeballing me from the corner of the pantry for an embarrassingly long time, but you could easily use quinoa, your favorite rice, or any other grain that makes you happy.

So go ahead, clean out that pantry and fridge and give this recipe a try!

Clean Out The Fridge Crockpot Curry

1 potato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
2 large handfuls of baby carrots, chopped
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp yellow mustard seed
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp (or more) cayenne
Salt/pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in crockpot and simmer on low for 6-7 hours, until vegetables are tender.

Looking for more Pantry Week recipes? Try these!
Spicy Zucchini and Mushroom Saute
Grilled Enchilada Pizza
No Knead Bread
Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Bisque