Harira Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 red onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 3 pounds cubed lamb meat; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Sea salt; 1 29-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 1/2 cups green lentils; 2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained; 6 ounces vermicelli pasta; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; Juice of 2 lemons

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 red onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 pounds cubed lamb meat
2 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sea salt
1 29-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups green lentils
2 15-ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained
6 ounces vermicelli pasta
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Juice of 2 lemons

1
In a large pot, warm olive oil.
2
Add both types of onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add lamb, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, celery and cilantro, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
4
Season with salt.
5
Add canned tomatoes, reserving juice, and tomato and simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Add reserved tomato juice, 12 cups water and lentils.
7
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat.
8
Simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
9
Increase heat to medium-high.
10
Add beans and pasta.
11
Cook until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
12
Reduce heat to a simmer.
13
Taste for seasoning.
14
Stir in eggs, then lemon juice.
15
Ladle into bowls and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 red onions, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Harira falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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