MOROCCAN STEW

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"Lentils, chick peas, and veggies" in a highly aromatic stew. Who misses the meat when it tastes this good and fills and warms you so well.

Provided by Marsha Gardner @mrdick1950

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup(s) french green lentils
3 - bay leaves
2 clove(s) garlic
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
1 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced
1 cup(s) onion, diced
1 cup(s) celery, diced
1 cup(s) zucchini, diced
1 - yellow bell pepper, diced
1 - red bell pepper diced
1 - butternut squash, peeled and cubed
16 ounce(s) can crushed tomatoes
15 ounce(s) can chickpeas, drained
4 cup(s) vegetable stock,
1 cup(s) flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup(s) plain yogurt, optional
2 tablespoon(s) fresh mint, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lentils, bay leaves, and whole garlic cloves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer lentils until they are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Place lentils in a bowl; toss with olive oil, thyme, and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic. Remove bay leaves and whole garlic cloves; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in chili flakes, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant. Add garlic, onion, celery, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and squash; cook 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Mix in the lentils, tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable stock. Raise heat to medium-high until stew just begins to boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the chopped parsley. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of yogurt, some chopped mint, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

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