Harira Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (28 oz) can whole Italian tomatoes; 1/2 tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp hot water for 20 mins to infuse; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 lb lean lamb or beef, diced; 2 None large onions, chopped; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 7 oz dried brown lentils; 4.5 oz dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained; 3 oz spaghetti, broken into short pieces; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 1 None lemon, juiced, plus lemon wedges to serve; None None fresh dates, to serve

Servings: persons

1 (28 oz) can whole Italian tomatoes
1/2 tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp hot water for 20 mins to infuse
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 lb lean lamb or beef, diced
2 None large onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
7 oz dried brown lentils
4.5 oz dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained
3 oz spaghetti, broken into short pieces
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1 None lemon, juiced, plus lemon wedges to serve
None None fresh dates, to serve

1
In a food processor, puree tomatoes with saffron water and spices until smooth. Season and set aside.
2
Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add oil and sear meat until browned. Set aside. Add onions and celery to pan and cook over medium heat for 5 mins, or until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 min. Return meat to pan along with tomato puree. Add lentils, chickpeas and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until meat and chickpeas are tender.
3
Add 2 cups water and return to a simmer. Add spaghetti and cook for 20 mins, or until al dente. Season.
4
Stir in cilantro, parsley and lemon juice. Season. Serve with lemon wedges and dates on the side.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 oz) can whole Italian tomatoes, 1/2 tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp hot water for 20 mins to infuse, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Harira falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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