Moroccan Lentil Stew

Description

This hearty stew is loaded with vegetables, so it’s easy on the waistline! I recently re-joined WW, and am searching for ways to incorporate more legumes and veggies in my diet, and this recipe makes that easy. The warm Moroccan spices ensure a flavorful stew. One serving is 4sp on the WW green plan.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups hot water
  • 2 cubes tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 cup peeled and chopped butternut squash
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh green beans
  • ¼ cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Stir hot water and tomato bouillon cubes together in a bowl until dissolved.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until starting to soften
  3. about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic
  4. fenugreek leaves
  5. bay leaf
  6. cumin
  7. coriander
  8. cinnamon
  9. salt
  10. and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant
  11. about 1 minute.
  12. Stir in lentils
  13. butternut squash
  14. carrot
  15. celery. Add tomato bouillon and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low
  16. cover
  17. and simmer
  18. stirring occasionally
  19. until lentils have softened
  20. about 45 minutes.
  21. Add green beans and peas; cook until tender
  22. about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6

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