North African Meatless Stew Recipe

Name: North African Meatless Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb frozen soy crumbles (or equivalent amount of beef); ½ teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 3 cups water; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ¾ cup dried masoor dal (red split lentils); 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon allspice; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 large onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb frozen soy crumbles (or equivalent amount of beef)
½ teaspoon saffron thread, crumbled
½ teaspoon turmeric
3 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¾ cup dried masoor dal (red split lentils)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Saute onions in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic and saute 2-3 minutes more.
2
Add frozen soy crumbles directly to pan, stir and cook until no frozen bits remain.
3
Add saffron, turmeric, tomatoes and water.
4
Stir to combine.
5
Pick over dal to remove any debris, rinse well, and add to cooking pot.
6
Add lemon zest, cinnamon and allspice and mix well.
7
Let simmer on stovetop over medium-low heat, about 20-25 minutes, or as long as needed to completely cook and dissolve the dal.
8
Stir frequently.
9
Add more water if needed.
10
Just prior to serving add lemon juice, and salt and pepper 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb frozen soy crumbles (or equivalent amount of beef), and more.

Yes, North African Meatless 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.

North African Meatless Stew

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