RED LENTIL STEW WITH LEMON PEEL, DATES, & GOLDEN RAISINS

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RED LENTIL STEW WITH LEMON PEEL, DATES, & GOLDEN RAISINS image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetarian

Yield 6-8 bowls/meals

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 - 2 1/2 c. red lentils
1 can chickpeas, drained
1/4 c. canned diced tomatoes & their juice
2 ribs celery, sliced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp. olive oil
handful or so golden raisins
handful or so chopped dates
approx. 1/4 washed fresh lemon peel, broken in pieces
2 tsp ground turmeric
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
salt & pepper (salt in stages throughout)
cayenne to taste
water, to textual preference

Steps:

  • 1. Boil liberally salted water. Add red lentils, then bring to a low simmer. 2. Add celery, tomatoes, salt, pepper, lemon peel, & spices. 3. Gradually brown onions over medium heat in saute pan in olive oil until nearly black. Add to stew. 4. After a bit of time, add chickpeas, dates, & raisins, & cayenne. 5. For best results, simmer at least 1/2 hour (up to an hour on low heat), cool, store, then reheat before serving.

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