Featured Recipe: Moroccan Lentils (Diabetic Friendly, Vegan)
This savory and exotic Moroccan Lentil dish offers a warm, comforting and super diabetic-friendly meal that everyone can enjoy. Featuring protein and fibre rich lentils, this vegan dish is sure to satisfy and delight!
Servings 10 People
Ingredients
- 6 Cup Organic Brown French Lentils (Dry)
- 2 L “Imagine” Organic Vegetable Stock
- 1 Can “Eden” Organic Diced Tomatoes (796mL)
- 0.25 Cup Ras El Hanout Spice Blend
- 4 Cups Onions (Diced)
- 3 Cups Organic “Pfenning’s” Carrots (Diced)
- 2 tbsp garlic (Minced)
- 0.25 Cup "Sarafino" Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Cup Fresh Organic Cilantro (Roughly Chopped)
- 0.25 Cup Fresh Organic Mint (Roughly Chopped)
- Sea Salt (To Taste)
Ras El Hanout Blend (Home Made Variation)
- 2.5 tbsp Cumin Seeds (Ground)
- 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds (Ground)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 0.5 tsp Cardamom (Ground)
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
Instructions
- Soak your lentils overnight and rinse well before cooking.
- Cook for 1 hour in vegetable stock, diced tomatoes and ras el hanout spice blend.
- In a sauté pan, cook your onions, garlic and carrots in olive oil for 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the contents of the sauté pan to the pot of lentils, season with sea salt to taste and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the fresh cilantro and mint before serving and combine well.
- Enjoy with a side of basmati rice.
Notes
Each Serving Contains:
342 calories; 23 g protein; 9 g total fat (0 g trans fat); 60 g total carbohydrates (12 g of sugar); 469 mg sodium
342 calories; 23 g protein; 9 g total fat (0 g trans fat); 60 g total carbohydrates (12 g of sugar); 469 mg sodium