Moroccan Lentils And Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lentils And Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, uncooked; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups water; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 cups onions, cut in thin slices; 1/2 cup couscous, uncooked

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils, uncooked
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/16 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 bay leaf
3 cups water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups onions, cut in thin slices
1/2 cup couscous, uncooked

1
Place the lentils in a medium saucepan.
2
Add garlic, spices, and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
4
While lentils are cooking, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
5
Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes.
6
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is nicely browned, about 10 minutes.
7
Add lentils to skillet and mix well.
8
Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve lentils over couscous.

280

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, uncooked, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 teaspoon cumin, ground, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lentils And Couscous 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.

Moroccan Lentils And Couscous

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