Moroccan Lentil & Vegetable Stew

🧡 Story

This Moroccan Lentil & Vegetable Stew is a warm and comforting dinner, packed with lentils, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic Moroccan spices. They’re cooked slowly to perfection, perfect as a main vegetarian meal or a hearty side dish, served with warm bread or couscous.

• Ingredients :
• 🥕 Vegetables & Lentils:
• 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 potato, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, grated or chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup green beans, cut into pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🌿 Spices & Seasoning:
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 4 cups vegetable broth or water
• Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

• 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
• Heat olive oil in a tagine or large pot over medium heat.
• Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
• Add carrots, potatoes, and zucchini; cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add lentils, tomatoes, green beans, and all spices. Mix well.
• Pour in vegetable broth or water, cover, and simmer gently for 30–40 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.

🍋 Tips / Notes

💡 For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving or a pinch of smoked paprika. Pair with Moroccan bread for a wholesome meal.