Moroccan Spiced Lentils

  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onion2 1/2 cups (or more) vegetable broth1 cup lentils, rinsed
Directions
Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.

Add spice mixture and sauté 30 seconds. Stir in 21/2 cups vegetable broth and lentils.

Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if dry and stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes about 4 cups. I use 1/2 cup as a side serving.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUUKWORM14.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 53.6
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 275.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

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