Nourishing Moroccan Lentil & Sweet Potato Stew
A vibrant, one-pot stew inspired by Moroccan flavors. This hearty dish combines sweet potatoes, red lentils, and tender spinach, simmered in a fragrant broth of turmeric, cumin, and ginger, with a hint of sweetness from dried apricots.
1160 calories
$4 per serving
$40 min
2 servings
pregnancy-friendly, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 large sweet potato (approx. 400g), peeled and cubed
- 150g red lentils, rinsed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- A pinch of cinnamon
- 800ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 50g dried apricots, chopped
- 100g fresh spinach
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 2.Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3.Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Add the cubed sweet potato and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat in the spices.
- 4.Add the rinsed red lentils, vegetable broth, and chopped dried apricots to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
- 5.Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it has wilted into the stew.
- 6.Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
16g
fat
210g
carbs
45g
fiber
47g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is exceptionally nutritious for pregnancy, rich in plant-based protein and fiber from lentils. It provides essential folate from lentils and spinach for fetal development, and iron to help prevent anemia. Sweet potatoes offer a safe source of Vitamin A.