Best Moroccan Brown Lentil Recipes

MOROCCAN LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Stir hot water and tomato bouillon together in a bowl until dissolved.
• Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add onion; cook and stir until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, fenugreek leaves, bay leaf, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute more.
• Stir in lentils, butternut squash, carrot, celery, and tomato bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils have softened, about 45 minutes.
• Add green beans and peas and cook for 5 minutes more. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

MOROCCAN BROWN LENTIL

Steps:

• WASH AND PICK THROUGH THE LENTILS, LET SOAK FOR 5 MINUTES, DRAIN.
• IN A POT HEAT 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL AND SAUTÉ ONION APPROX 3 MINUTES TILL TRANSLUCENT, ADD GARLIC AND SAUTÉ 1 minute ADD LENTILS, TOMATOES, CELERY, CARROTS AND POTATO. SAUTÉ FOR 3 ADDITIONAL MINUTES, ADD SPICES, CHICKEN STOCK AND WATER TO COVER, BRING TO A BOIL, 3 MINUTES. COVER AND SIMMER TILL TENDER APPROXIMATELY 35 MINUTES (ADD MORE WATER IF NEEDED).
• WHILE LENTILS ARE COOKING, IN A SEPARATE PAN ADD RESERVED OLIVE OIL, ADD MINCED GARLIC, CORIANDER AND THE FRESH CILANTRO, FRY FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES.BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOUR GARLIC. ONCE SOUP IS COOKED ADD THE CILANTRO/CORIANDER MIXTURE AND LET SIT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUETS TO ALLOW THE MIXTURE TO INFUSE THE SOUP.
• Enjoy.
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MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND LENTILS

Steps:

• Combine 8 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Add lentils; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water and drain again. Place in large bowl.
• Whisk 1 cup olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in large measuring cup. Pour 1 cup dressing over warm lentils and toss. Cool.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until dark brown and soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and cinnamon. Sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
• Arrange lentils on large platter. Place sliced chicken atop lentils. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with parsley. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

MOROCCAN LENTILS AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

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