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Time to clear out the pantry and let those lentils sing! Try this Moroccan-style lentil stew 👇

1 tbsp oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 bay leaves
2 cups cauliflower florets (about ½ whole cauliflower head or use frozen veg)
2 large potatoes, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 cups vegetable stock
1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup red lentils
1/4 cup raisins, sultanas or chopped dried apricots
1 lemon, juice only, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste

To serve
Natural coconut yoghurt
Chopped coriander
Rice, quinoa, toast or flatbread

10 mins to prep
30 mins to cook

Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Add onion & sauté for 2 min or until softened. Add garlic, herbs & spices & sauté for 1 min or until fragrant. Add vegetables & sauté for 2 min to sear the vegetables.

Add stock, crushed tomatoes, lentils & dried fruit. Boil mixture for 10 min then reduce to a simmer for 20 min or until all vegetables are tender. Add more stock or water if stew is evaporating too quickly. Remove & discard the bay leaves. Season with a squeeze of lemon juice, plus salt & pepper, to taste.

Divide the stew into 4 bowls. Serve with coconut yoghurt, coriander & carbohydrate of choice (rice, quinoa or flatbread).

ignoring the veggies in your fridge and skipping over those trusty lentils for too long. It’s time to make magic with this Moroccan style lentil stew. Fragrant spices, hearty and wholesome lentils and vegetables with a dash of natural sweetness from dried apricots make this simple dish perfect for sharing or prepping ahead for those lazy days. You’re feeding yourself and basically saving money by not ordering