Moroccan Spiced Lentils in Tomato

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:26:49 GMT

Step 1

Boil red lentils (7-9 minutes)

Step 2

Rinse and cook 1 cup Jasmine rice (Basmati?)

Step 3

Heat 1 tbsp Olive Oil on medium-high. Once hot add diced onion and cook until it starts to soften (approx 5 minutes) and chopped garlic and cook an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add spices and "bloom" for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add diced tomatoes, sauteed onions, garlic, and spices to a blender. Blend on high (or sauce setting) for approximately 45 seconds

Step 6

Add blended tomato sauce back to your pan, add cooked lentils, and heat to slow boil.

Step 7

Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 8

While lentils simmer, fluff rice and portion into bowls (4 servings).

Step 9

Serve over rice

Step 10

(Optional) If adding chicken, cube and cook in 1 tbsp olive oil until cooked through. Add back to tomato sauce when you simmer the lentils)

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