Lentil Stew
Moroccan
Intermediate
Main CourseDelicious Moroccan Lentil Stew With Couscous: A Cosy Vegan Dinner
Lentil Stew
62 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
25
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
This Moroccan Lentil Stew with Couscous is a celebration of earthy lentils, warming spices, and Mediterranean balance. The cumin and cinnamon create a deep flavour base, while lemon juice adds brightness. Served with fluffy couscous, it’s a nourishing vegan dish that’s both hearty and light, perfect for weekday or weekend cooking.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Lentil Stew
2 tablespoonsOlive oil
1 largeOnion, finely chopped
4 clovesGarlic, minced
2 mediumCarrot, diced
1 stalkCelery, finely chopped
1 tablespoonsTomato Paste
1 ½ cupsCrushed Tomatoes
1 cupGreen lentils (uncooked)
4 cupsVegetable broth
1 teaspoonGround cumin
1 teaspoonGround cinnmon
1/2 teaspoonGround coriander
½ teaspoonGround turmeric
½ teaspoonSmoked paprika
1/4 teaspoonGround ginger
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoonBlack pepper
2 cupsFresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 tablespoonFresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoonLemon juice
For the Couscous
1 cupCouscous
1 cupHot vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoonOlive oil
1/4 teaspoonSalt
1 tablespoonFresh parsley, chopped