Moroccan Spiced Lentils Recipe

Name: Moroccan Spiced Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Green Lentils (any Color Is Fine); 1 Onion, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Allspice; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Peper; 1 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste; 3/4 cups Black Rice; 4 cups Water; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1 Cinnamon Stick; 4 cups Greens Of Choice (kale, Spinach, Etc.)

Servings: persons

1 cup Green Lentils (any Color Is Fine)
1 Onion, Diced
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Ground Allspice
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Peper
1 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste
3/4 cups Black Rice
4 cups Water
2 whole Bay Leaves
1 Cinnamon Stick
4 cups Greens Of Choice (kale, Spinach, Etc.)

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Soak lentils in water.
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It does not have to be for long, just pour water over the cup of lentils right before starting to make this dish and let sit until ready to use.
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Saute onion in oil on low heat until translucent and golden.
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Add garlic and saute for another minute, or until fragrant.
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Add spices and black rice and cook another minute.
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While letting the dry rice and spices cook, drain lentils and and add to the pan.
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Pour 4 cups of water in and turn heat up to high.
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Sir up in bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
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Once it comes to a boil, turn heat down to low and cover.
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Let simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add greens and cook covered for another 5 minutes, or until most of the water is absorbed.
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=Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaves, and serve warm.

415

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Green Lentils (any Color Is Fine), 1 Onion, Diced, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Spiced Lentils 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 Spiced Lentils

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