Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew
Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew brings earthy lentils together with sweet butternut squash, carrots, and peas, lifted by cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne. Tomato-rich broth and aromatic fenugreek create a rounded, cozy depth that’s perfect for a cool evening or a comforting weeknight dinner. Serve with warm flatbread or rice to soak up every last spoonful.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 80
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir the hot water and tomato bouillon cubes in a bowl until the cubes dissolve.
- 2
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, fenugreek leaves, bay leaf, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the lentils, butternut squash, carrot, and celery. Add the tomato bouillon and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils have softened, about 45 minutes.
- 4
Add the green beans and peas; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Calories 181.91 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.23 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 36.49 g 13%
- Total Fat 2.78 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 183.58 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 11.72 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 13.66 g --
- Added Sugars 8.29 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 129.53 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 627.1 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 180.38 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 24.64 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butternut Squash, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 181.91 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew?
- It is a Moroccan stew recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Butternut Squash, Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew healthy?
- Spiced Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 181.91 calories and 5.23 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 183.58 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.29 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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