Description
Warm and hearty Moroccan lentil stew packed with nutrients and rich spices, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped carrots, diced sweet potatoes, lentils, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until every piece is coated with the fragrant spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a rolling boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Adjust consistency by adding extra broth or simmering to thicken. Taste as you go to modify seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg