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Egyptian Lentil Stew
A hearty, comforting stew originating from Egypt, made with lentils and a blend of aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for a cold winter night.
⏱45 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup green lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 medium carrotspeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium potatoespeeled and chopped
- ●4 cups chicken brothlow sodium
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pastedissolved in 2 cups water
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon corianderground
- ●1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepperoptional
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Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chopped carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the green lentils, chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- 6
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional).