LENTIL STEW WITH PUMPKIN OR SWEET POTATOES

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This easy, subtly seasoned stew is an adaptation of a Moroccan recipe by Kitty Morse, from her lovely book "The Vegetarian Table: North Africa." Whether you choose to use sweet potatoes or winter squash, you'll be using vegetables with a great deal of vitamin A.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound (1 heaped cup) lentils, rinsed and picked over
6 cups water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
1 medium onion, cut in half
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 bay leaf
Pinch of saffron
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
20 sprigs cilantro, tied into a bunch
Salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium or 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 pound winter squash (such as pumpkin or butternut squash) or sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the lentils, water or stock, onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Rub the saffron between your fingers and add to the pot, along with the turmeric and the cilantro. Reduce the heat, add salt to taste, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Remove the onion and garlic cloves from the pot, and add the remaining ingredients except the parsley. Bring back to a simmer, cover and simmer 30 minutes or until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Discard the cilantro bundle, taste and adjust seasonings. Just before serving, stir in the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 871 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Cissy Mumford
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This stew is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Crystal Sylvester
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this stew. The pumpkin and sweet potatoes made it very flavorful.


Santosh Dahal
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very comforting and satisfying.


Nahid Sheikh
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I love that this stew is packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.


Nisiir Media
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This stew is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Emmerson Mousseau
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. It's a great meal to come home to after a long day.


Md Washim Raj
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal.


Gw Abdullah
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I wasn't sure how I would like this stew, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making it again.


Draco joker27
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This stew is so good! I love the combination of lentils, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes. It's a perfect fall dish.


Tem Naomi
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a winner. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Angeline Shunje
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This was my first time making lentil stew and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the stew was delicious.


Muhammad Malik Bhai
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Scarlett Davis
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This lentil stew was a hit with my family! The pumpkin and sweet potatoes added a nice sweetness and the spices gave it a warm and flavorful taste. I will definitely be making this again.


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