Lentil Tagine Recipe

Name: Lentil Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups red lentils, well rinsed; 6 cups unsalted vegetable stock (I use Roasted Vegetable Stock); 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 10 medium dates, seeded and chopped; 2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 red bell peppers, peeled, cored, seeded, medium dice; 2 cups onions, medium dice; 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; salt and pepper; 1 preserved lemon, rind of, diced

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups red lentils, well rinsed
6 cups unsalted vegetable stock (I use Roasted Vegetable Stock)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
10 medium dates, seeded and chopped
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 red bell peppers, peeled, cored, seeded, medium dice
2 cups onions, medium dice
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper
1 preserved lemon, rind of, diced

1
Heat a 6 quart Sauce Pot over medium high heat.
2
Add in olive oil and coat the pan.
3
Add in onions and spices.
4
Sweat onions until translucent.
5
Add in garlic, ginger and lentils and stir to coat with mixture.
6
Add in cold vegetable stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for fifteen minutes.
7
Add in the sweet potatoes, chopped tomatoes, peppers, and dates.
8
Stir into mix and allow to cook for another 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are soft.
9
If tagine gets too thick, adjust consistency with vegetable stock or cold water.
10
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley (or coriander) and preserved lemon for service.

610

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups red lentils, well rinsed, 6 cups unsalted vegetable stock (I use Roasted Vegetable Stock), 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, Lentil Tagine falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Tagine

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Variations & substitutions

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