Moroccan-Spiced Black Lentil & Root Vegetable Stew
A hearty, plant-based stew perfect for meal prep. Beluga lentils and a medley of root vegetables are simmered in a fragrant broth with Moroccan spices, creating a nourishing and flavorful dish that gets even better overnight.
1800 calories
$2 per serving
$45 min
4 servings
meal-prep-friendly, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 300g carrots, diced
- 250g parsnips, diced
- 400g sweet potato, diced
- 200g black (Beluga) lentils, rinsed
- 1200ml vegetable broth
- 400g canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 100g kale, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- 1.Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 2.Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
- 3.Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
- 4.Pour in the vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, and rinsed black lentils. Season with salt and pepper, stir well, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5.Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
- 6.Stir in the chopped kale and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until it has wilted into the stew.
- 7.Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. For meal prep, allow the stew to cool completely before portioning into airtight containers.
Nutrition Information
30g
fat
270g
carbs
70g
fiber
60g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is a nutritional powerhouse, rich in plant-based protein and fiber from black lentils, which support digestive health and satiety. The variety of root vegetables provides a spectrum of vitamins and complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.