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Algerian-Style Lentil Stew (L3dess)

1 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
from @mediterranean_flavor1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • brown lentils (rinsed and soaked for at least 1 hour)Grains500 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • potatoes (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • carrots (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • celery stalk (diced)Produce1 piece
  • ground cuminSpices2 g
  • ground turmericSpices2 g
  • ground gingerSpices2 g
  • ras el hanoutSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • tomato pastePantry85 g
  • chicken stockPantry1.4 litres

per serving

Nutrition

358kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
5 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Soak the lentils

    • Rinse the lentils and place them in a bowl.
    • Cover with water and soak for at least 1 hour, then drain.
    Step 1

  2. Sauté the vegetables

    • Heat the oil in a pot and add the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots and celery.
    • Brown the vegetables, stirring regularly.
    Step 2

  3. Add the spices

    • Stir in the ginger, cumin, turmeric, ras el hanout, black pepper and salt.
    • Cook briefly until fragrant.
    Step 3

  4. Add lentils and tomato paste

    • Add the drained lentils and mix well.
    • Stir in the tomato paste until everything is coated.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer the stew

    • Pour in the stock and mix.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    • Cover and simmer on medium heat until the lentils are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Plate the lentil stew and serve hot.
    Step 6
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