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Smoky Turkish Lentil Stew
A hearty and comforting Turkish-inspired stew made with red lentils, smoky spices, and mercimek.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Red LentilsRinsed and drained
- ●2 tsp Smoky PaprikaSmoked to perfection
- ●1 tsp Turkish Red Pepper FlakesFor added heat
- ●2 tbsp Olive OilFor sautéing
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 cups MercimekChopped and drained
- ●4 cups Chicken BrothLow-sodium
- ●1 tsp SaltTo taste
- ●1/2 tsp Black PepperTo taste
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 4
Add the smoky paprika, Turkish red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add the rinsed red lentils and chopped mercimek. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or sumac, if desired.