Recipe

Moroccan Lentils

By: 

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time: 

30 minutes

Servings: 

6

Pair these lentils with cooked brown rice for a hearty vegetarian meal or serve with fresh pita bread as an appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Pinch each of salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, then stir in the spices and cook another minute. Add the lentils, broth and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Stir in the cilantro just before serving and taste for salt and pepper.

Serving Suggestion

Add 1/3 cup of cooked brown rice to each serving for a hearty vegetarian meal. You can adjust the heat of this dish by increasing the cayenne to 1/2 teaspoon. The lentils also make a great party appetizer, served with fresh pita bread for scooping

Nutritional Information

267 calories, 6 g. fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 311 mg. sodium, 42 g. carbohydrate, 7 g. fiber, 14 g. protein

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