Description
Warm your evenings with this Moroccan Lentil & Apricot Stew, a comforting blend of hearty lentils and sweet apricots infused with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on the counter. Chop onion, carrots, and mince garlic.
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and toss in chopped onions. Sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add Garlic and Carrots: Stir in minced garlic and chopped carrots. Sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in Lentils and Spices: Add lentils, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the pot. Mix well to combine flavors.
- Pour in Broth: Add vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add Dried Apricots: Stir in chopped dried apricots and cook for an additional 10 minutes until softened.
- Serve: Transfer to bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Drizzle with olive oil for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 20g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider tossing in leafy greens like spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking. Feel free to substitute lentils with chickpeas or use raisins instead of apricots for different flavors.