Moroccan Harira Recipe

Name: Moroccan Harira
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green lentils; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 15-oz. can chopped tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved; 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup vermicelli; Lemon wedges, for garnish; 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 Tbs. tomato paste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup green lentils
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1 15-oz. can chopped tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup vermicelli
Lemon wedges, for garnish
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. tomato paste

1
To make Harira: Cook lentils in pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.
4
Add onion, parsley, cilantro, ginger, and cinnamon; saute 5 minutes, or until onion is soft.
5
Stir in tomatoes, and saute 5 minutes more.
6
Stir in broth, chickpeas, lentils, reserved tomato liquid, and 3 cups water.
7
Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
8
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
9
To make Tadouira: Whisk flour with 1 cup water in bowl.
10
Whisk in cilantro, lemon juice, and tomato paste.
11
Stir Tadouira and vermicelli into Harira, and cook 3 minutes, or until noodles are soft.
12
Serve with lemon wedges.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup green lentils, 1 Tbs. olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups), 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Moroccan 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.

Moroccan Harira

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