Moroccan-Spiced Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1.5 cups red lentils
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups chopped kale
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion 4-5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger, toasting 1 minute in the oil — this blooming step, done before any liquid is added, is what builds the stew's deep, layered spice flavor.

3. 3

   Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender and the stew has thickened.

5. 5

   Stir in kale in the last 3-4 minutes, just until wilted, and season with salt and pepper.