[NEW] Moroccan Lentil Stew

This stew and its mild curry sauce will warm you on a cold winter night. Serve with a whole grain roll or flatbread and enjoy your new favorite comfort food.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Moroccan Lentil Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 tsp. curry powder â…› tsp. cayenne (optional) 1 (
  • 8 oz.) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz. red potatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup lentils 1 carrot, chopped ½ cup frozen green peas ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent (3-4 minutes), stirring frequently.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high. Stir in the cumin, curry powder, and cayenne. Cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, potatoes, broth, lentils, and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are tender (30-40 minutes). Stir and add water as needed to keep from sticking.
  4. Stir in the peas and simmer to heat. Remove from the heat and stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 407 g
Amount per serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.1g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 78.5mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 42.2g 15%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g 35%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 12g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 117.9mg 10%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Potassium 1120.6mg 25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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