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Moroccan Red Lentil and Pumpkin Stew

Here's how you make Moroccan Red Lentil and Pumpkin Stew
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 inch dice (not in original recipe but I think 1 pound winter squash would also work well)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (garnish)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large soup pot over medium heat, add the oil and then add the spices (cumin-curry powder) and cook, stirring for a minute or until fragrant. Stir in the onion and salt and cook for about 5 minutes.

  • Step 2: Stri in ginger and garlic and cook, stirring for another 2 minutes. Stir in pumpkin (or squash) and bell pepper and then the lentils and broth and bring to a boil.

  • Step 3: Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.

  • Step 4: Serve garnished with cilantro and/or sour cream or plain greek yogurt if desired.

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