Moroccan Lentil Stew Recipe
This Moroccan lentil stew recipe boldly struts into your kitchen with exotic spices and rich flavors, unlike your boring weekday pasta.
Lentils soak up cumin, cinnamon, and paprika while veggies mingle like they’re hosting a glamorous Marrakech street-food party in your pot.
Tomatoes, carrots, and chickpeas bring heartiness, proving plant-based meals can actually taste exciting—shocking, I know.
The simmering stew perfumes your kitchen better than overpriced candles, leaving everyone convinced you mastered Moroccan cuisine overnight.
One pot, minimal stress, maximum comfort—it’s basically a vacation in a bowl, minus the airfare, henna tattoos, and jet lag.
Moroccan Lentil Stew Recipe
A warm, spice-packed Moroccan stew featuring lentils, chickpeas, and vegetables simmered in a fragrant tomato broth.
Ingredients
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Yellow onion – 1 large diced
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Carrots – 2 medium chopped
- Red bell pepper – 1 diced
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 can 14 oz
- Vegetable broth – 6 cups
- Green or brown lentils – 1 ½ cups rinsed
- Chickpeas – 1 can 15 oz, drained
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Ground cinnamon – ½ tsp
- Smoked paprika – 1 tsp
- Ground turmeric – ½ tsp
- Bay leaf – 1
- Salt – 1 ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh cilantro – ¼ cup chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté 3 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and bell pepper, cook 5 minutes.
- Mix in cumin, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, and bay leaf. Stir.
- Bring mixture to boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered 35–40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Iron: 26%
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Folate: 28%
- Vitamin C: 19%
- Magnesium: 20%
Additional Notes
- Add raisins for a hint of sweetness.
- A squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens flavors.
- Pair with couscous or warm flatbread for a full Moroccan-inspired meal.
