Harira Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; 4 stalks celery, diced; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15 ml) ground turmeric; 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated lemon zest; 1/2 tsp ( 2 ml) cracked black peppercorns; 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes, with juice; 4 cups (1 L) vegetable or chicken stock (store-bought or see recipes); 1 cup (250 ml) dried red lentils, rinsed; 1 can (14 to 19 oz/398 to 540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (see Notes); 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley; Harissa

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
4 stalks celery, diced
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) ground turmeric
1 tbsp (15 ml) grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp ( 2 ml) cracked black peppercorns
1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes, with juice
4 cups (1 L) vegetable or chicken stock (store-bought or see recipes)
1 cup (250 ml) dried red lentils, rinsed
1 can (14 to 19 oz/398 to 540 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (see Notes)
1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley
Harissa

1
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
2
Add celery and onions; cook, stirring, until celery is softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic, turmeric, lemon zest and peppercorns; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add tomatoes with juice and bring to a boil.
5
Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
6
Stir in stock, lentils and chickpeas.
7
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until mixture is hot and bubbly and lentils are tender.
8
Stir in parsley.
9
Ladle into bowls and pass the harissa at the table.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, 4 stalks celery, diced, 2 onions, coarsely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Harira falls under the General 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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