Moroccan Vegetable Stew

A hot one-pot stew that is packed with nourishing ingredients like chickpeas and lentils

Serves - 4 Heat 3 (1-5)

Rating - 5 (1-5)

Prep Time 30 Minutes Cooking Time 30 Minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp Olive Oil

1 Onion, finely chopped

2 Leeks, finely sliced

2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped

2 tsp Coriander

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes

¼ tsp Cinnamon

400 g Chopped Tomatoes

1 Red Pepper, finely sliced

1 Yellow Pepper, finely sliced

400 g Chickpeas, rinsed

100 g Red Lentils, rinsed and drained

400 g Sweet Potatoes, cut into chunks

1 Orange, finely sliced

50 g Mixed Nuts, finely chopped

Fresh Coriander, finely chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan.

Then gently fry the onion and leeks for 10-15 mins until softened, stirring occasionally.

Add the garlic and cook for another 2 mins.

Stir in the ground coriander, cumin, chilli and cinnamon.

Cook for 2 mins, stirring occasionally.

Season with plenty of ground black pepper.

Add the chopped tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, lentils, sweet potatoes.

Now add the orange peel and juice, half the nuts and 400ml/14fl oz water.

Bring to a simmer.

Cook for 15 mins, adding a splash of water if the stew looks too dry.

Stir occasionally until the potatoes are softened but not breaking apart.

Remove the pan from the heat and serve.

Garnish with coriander.