Moroccan Red Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Moroccan Red Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped shallots; 1 tsp. saffron threads, crushed; 1 tbsp. hot water; 2 tsp. curry powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary or; 1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed; 1 tsp. fennel seeds; 6 cups vegetable stock; 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup dried red lentils; 1/2 cup basmati rice; 1 tomato, diced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs of fresh cilantro for garnish; 1 tbsp. tomato paste; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup finely chopped shallots
1 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
1 tbsp. hot water
2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary or
1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp. fennel seeds
6 cups vegetable stock
1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup dried red lentils
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 tomato, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs of fresh cilantro for garnish
1 tbsp. tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the shallot; cook, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, mix the saffron with the hot water; set aside.
4
Add the curry powder, cumin, rosemary, and fennel seeds to the Dutch oven; stir for about 30 seconds.
5
Stir in the saffron mixture and the vegetable stock, beans, lentils, and rice.
6
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Stir in the tomato, chopped cilantro, and tomato paste.
9
Season to taste.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped shallots, 1 tsp. saffron threads, crushed, 1 tbsp. hot water, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Red Lentil Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Red Lentil Stew

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