Moroccan Lentil Stew
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Vegan
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Serves: 6
 
Moroccan Lentil Stew, a budget friendly and healthy family meal made in under an hour! ~vegan, gluten free~
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 1½ cup cooked chickpeas)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅓ cup raisins or currants
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • extra fresh cilantro and lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add celery and carrots and sauté until tender crisp.
  4. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  5. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove cinnamon stick, top with fresh cilantro leaves and lemon wedge and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 423 Fat: 7 Carbohydrates: 82 Fiber: 10 Protein: 17
Recipe by BeginWithin Nutrition at http://www.beginwithinnutrition.com/2016/01/05/moroccan-lentil-stew/
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