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Cara's Moroccan Stew
Photo: Kevin McCutcheon

Cara's Moroccan Stew

25 ingredients 30 min + 45 min 8 servings openrecipes
Cara's Moroccan Stew

"Lentils, chick peas, and veggies in a highly aromatic stew. This is a delicious and hearty recipe that is worth the effort. I make this ahead of time for the week to come and it is always a hit. Optional garnishes are yogurt, fresh mint, and cayenne pepper."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

505
Calories
30g
Protein
18g
Fat
61g
Carbs

Counts 15 of 19 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Green Lentil not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup French green lentils
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 whole garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed hot chile flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

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