Best 7 Sweet Lentil Stew East Africa Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to East Africa with our tantalizing sweet lentil stew, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. This hearty and wholesome stew showcases the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with tender lentils simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with spices, coconut milk, and a touch of sweetness from tomatoes and carrots. Accompanying this delectable stew are three equally enticing recipes: tangy tamarind chutney, vibrant kachumbari salad, and fluffy coconut rice. These accompaniments provide a delightful contrast to the stew, adding layers of flavor and freshness. Get ready to savor the vibrant culinary heritage of East Africa with this irresistible sweet lentil stew and its delightful accompaniments.

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EAST AFRICAN CHICKEN AND LENTIL STEW



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This colorful East African chicken and lentil stew offers a new take on a classic Ethiopian doro wat chicken stew. Just be sure to follow the instructions for making the Berbere seasoning blend first, then get to cooking. Courtesy of McCormick

Categories     Entrees, Soups/Stews

Time 1h44m59S

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 tablespoon mccormick® paprika
1 tablespoon sicilian sea salt
2 teaspoon mccormick® ground allspice
2 teaspoon mccormick® ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon mccormick gourmet™ organic ground coriander
2 teaspoon mccormick® ground ginger
2 teaspoon mccormick® onion powder
2 teaspoon mccormick® ground cayenne red pepper
1 teaspoon mccormick® ground pepper black
1 teaspoon mccormick gourmet™ organic ground cardamom
3 1/2 pound bone-in chicken parts
4 tablespoon berbere seasoning blend, divided
4 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried lentils
1 medium red bell pepper, roasted and chopped
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
5 teaspoon mccormick® basil leaves
1 teaspoon mccormick gourmet™ organic ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon sicilian sea salt
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 1/2 cup water
1 naan bread, plus additional to serve
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped (optional)
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended.
  • Store in tightly covered jar in cool, dry place up to 1 month.
  • Season chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Berbere Seasoning Blend.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken in batches; brown on both sides.
  • Remove from pan; set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet.
  • Add onions; cook 10 minutes or until browned and softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Return chicken and juices to skillet.
  • Add lentils, roasted bell pepper, tomatoes, basil, cardamom, sea salt and remaining 3 tablespoons Berbere Seasoning Blend.
  • Add sweet potato and water.
  • Stir and bring to a simmer; cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sweet potato is tender.
  • Remove cover during last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Place naan on baking pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until very crisp.
  • Cool then crumble into small pieces.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken to serve.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled naan, mint and egg, if desired.
  • Squeeze lemon wedge over top.
  • Serve with additional naan, if desired.

LENTIL STEW WITH COCONUT AND MADRAS CURRY



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, large dice
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons madras curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 parsnips, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large sweet potato, peeled and large diced
1 cup red lentils
4 cups vegetable stock
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 tablespoon white balsamic or chardonnay vinegar
4 cups spinach
1 Fresno chile, finely diced
4 sprigs fresh mint
Wedges of lime, for serving
Serving suggestion: grilled naan sprinkled with zaatar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, madras curry, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften, about 1 minute. Add the parsnips, sweet potatoes and red lentils and cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock and coconut milk. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the lentils are cooked, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute more. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with the Fresno chile, fresh mint and a lime wedge. Serve with grilled naan if desired.

EAST AFRICAN CHICKEN AND LENTIL STEW



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A hearty celebration of East African cuisine, this colorful stew offers a new take on the classic doro wat chicken stew, a famous Ethiopian dish. Key flavors include a traditional Berbere Seasoning blend along with McCormick® Cardamom and Basil to bring rich, aromatic flavor to succulent chicken, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and lentils. Sop up every drop with warm naan.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Soups, Stews, and Chili,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
4 tbsps Berbere Seasoning Blend divided (see separate recipe)
4 tbsps vegetable oil divided
2 medium onions finely chopped
1/2 cup dried lentils
1 medium red bell pepper roasted and chopped
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
5 tsps Basil Leaves
1 tsp Organic Cardamom Ground
1/2 tsp Sicilian Sea Salt
1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed
2 1/2 cups water
1 naan bread plus additional to serve
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
4 hard-boiled eggs peeled and coarsely chopped (optional)
1 lemon cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Season chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Berbere Seasoning Blend. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; brown on both sides. Remove from pan; set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add onions; cook 10 minutes or until browned and softened, stirring occasionally. Return chicken and juices to skillet. Add lentils, roasted bell pepper, tomatoes, basil, cardamom, sea salt and remaining 3 tablespoons Berbere Seasoning Blend. Add sweet potato and water. Stir and bring to a simmer; cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sweet potato is tender. Remove cover during last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°F. Place naan on baking pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until very crisp. Cool then crumble into small pieces.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken to serve. Sprinkle with crumbled naan, mint and egg, if desired. Squeeze lemon wedge over top. Serve with additional naan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 Calories

SWEET LENTIL STEW (EAST AFRICA)



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Make and share this Sweet Lentil Stew (East Africa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     African

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup lentils
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Cook lentils as directed by pkg until soft. Drain.
  • Combine lentils and everything else. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid thickens.

LENTIL STEW



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My mother is from Seville, Spain and made this for us growing up. It is great in the winter and when you are sick.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 medium potatoes, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Polish sausage, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package lentils
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and sausage in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes.
  • Stir lentils into the pot. Add more water if necessary to just cover all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 456.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

LENTIL STEW



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This hearty stew is a favorite with our family, along with a basket of homemade breadsticks. Since lentils don't require the long soaking time that dried beans do, you can begin making this dish just an hour before supper-not the night before!-Carol Wolfer, Lebanon, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
2-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the lentils, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until lentils and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SWEET POTATO LENTIL STEW



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I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this slow-cooked lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. -Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • For a more robust lentil flavor, toast them in a dry pan before cooking.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water for a richer flavor.
  • Add a teaspoon of garam masala or curry powder for a warm, spicy flavor.
  • To make the stew vegan, omit the ghee and use coconut oil instead.
  • Serve with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.

Conclusion:

Sweet lentil stew is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With its mix of sweet and savory flavors, this stew is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this sweet lentil stew a try. Remember, cooking is all about experimenting and having fun. So feel free to adjust the ingredients and spices to suit your own taste. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and the delicious meal you create!

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