Moroccan Lentils

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Serve with brown rice. If you want it a bit spicier, increase the cayenne by 1/2 teaspoon.

Prep Time

0 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Yield

6 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, yellow (peeled and diced)
3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 teaspoon paprika, smoked
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 1⁄2 cups lentils, green (rinsed and drained)
4 cups stock, vegetable
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper, ground
1⁄4 cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, then stir in the spices and cook another minute. Add the lentils, broth and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Stir in the cilantro just before serving and taste for salt and pepper.

Notes

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