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Egyptian Lentil Stew
Hearty and flavorful, this stew is a staple of Egyptian cuisine, made with red lentils, aromatic spices, and tender vegetables.
⏱65 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Red LentilsRinsed and drained
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 medium CarrotsPeeled and chopped
- ●2 medium PotatoesPeeled and chopped
- ●2 tablespoons Tomato PasteDissolved in 2 cups water
- ●1 teaspoon CuminGround
- ●1 teaspoon CorianderGround
- ●1 teaspoon SaltTo taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black PepperTo taste
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add carrots and potatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Add lentils, tomato paste mixture, and 4 cups water.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- 7
Check lentils for tenderness, if not tender, continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.