Best 8 Red Lentil Stew With Lemon Peel Dates Golden Raisins Recipes

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Searching for a flavorful and nutritious recipe? Look no further! Our red lentil stew, infused with the zesty flavors of lemon peel, sweet dates, and plump golden raisins, is a culinary journey waiting to be savored. Bursting with colors and textures, this wholesome stew offers a delightful balance of tanginess, sweetness, and earthy flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of creating a delectable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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LENTIL STEW



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons oil or other fat
2 pounds ground meat or sausage, optional
1 cup diced onion, shallot or leek
3 large ribs celery, sliced thin
2 carrots, cut into disks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon your favorite ground spice
1 pound brown or green dried lentils, rinsed
1 teaspoon your favorite dried herb
2 potatoes, cut into large chunks
Splash of vinegar, any type on hand
Fried eggs, if you like, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat if using and brown for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and spice and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 6 cups water and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the lentils and herb and bring to a simmer. Add the potatoes and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Add a splash of vinegar to taste and serve the stew in bowls. A fried egg on top would be delightful.

RED LENTIL SOUP WITH LEMON



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This is a lentil soup that defies expectations of what lentil soup can be. Based on a Turkish lentil soup, mercimek corbasi, it is light, spicy and a bold red color (no murky brown here): a revelatory dish that takes less than an hour to make. The cooking is painless. Sauté onion and garlic in oil, then stir in tomato paste, cumin and chile powder and cook a few minutes more to intensify flavor. Add broth, water, red lentils (which cook faster than their green or black counterparts) and diced carrot, and simmer for 30 minutes. Purée half the mixture and return it to the pot for a soup that strikes the balance between chunky and pleasingly smooth. A hit of lemon juice adds an up note that offsets the deep cumin and chile flavors.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weeknight, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil, more for drizzling
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of ground chile powder or cayenne, more to taste
1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
1 cup red lentils
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over high heat until hot and shimmering. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, cumin, salt, black pepper and chili powder or cayenne, and sauté for 2 minutes longer.
  • Add broth, 2 cups water, lentils and carrot. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover pot and turn heat to medium-low. Simmer until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary.
  • Using an immersion or regular blender or a food processor, purée half the soup then add it back to pot. Soup should be somewhat chunky.
  • Reheat soup if necessary, then stir in lemon juice and cilantro. Serve soup drizzled with good olive oil and dusted lightly with chili powder if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 204, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 210 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

RED LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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This is a hearty Indian-style stew without meat but chock full of protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons coconut or extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 diced large onion
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 minced cloves garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 peeled and diced sweet potatoes
1 diced (stemmed, seeded) red bell pepper
1 1/2 cups rinsed red lentils
6 cups Cleansing Broth
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin, turmeric and curry powder until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add onion with a few pinches salt, and cook, stirring, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and bell pepper and cook 1 minute.
  • Add lentils and cleansing broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 879 g

RED LENTIL VEGETABLE STEW



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Marag dal is a popular Arabian Gulf stew that's typically made with red lentils, potatoes, and spices. Martha's version is even heartier, thanks to the addition of butternut squash, sweet onion, chickpeas, and kale.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 cup red split lentils, well rinsed and drained
6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable stock
2 cups cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained, if using canned)
2 cups chopped curly kale
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup strained yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the stew: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, garlic, squash, turmeric, lentils, and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is almost tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir in chickpeas and kale and simmer until kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the yogurt-herb sauce: Stir to combine yogurt, parsley, and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle stew into a serving bowl and serve dolloped with yogurt sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

CURRIED RED-LENTIL STEW WITH VEGETABLES



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Categories     Blender     Garlic     Ginger     Leafy Green     Herb     Onion     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 (2- by 1-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, quartered
5 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
5 1/3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed
3 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups chopped trimmed spinach leaves (3 ounces)
1 cup frozen peas (not thawed)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
Accompaniments: basmati rice; basmati rice; roasted cauliflower fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, purée ginger, garlic, and 1/3 cup water in a blender. Add purée to golden onion and cook, stirring, until water is evaporated and oil visibly separates from onion mixture, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder, turmeric, and cumin and cook over low heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in lentils and remaining 5 cups water and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Add carrots and remaining teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and lentils have broken down into a coarse purée, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and peas and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season stew with salt and pepper. If necessary, add enough water to thin stew so that it can easily be ladled over rice.
  • Just before serving, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook cumin seeds and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, 30 to 45 seconds (be careful not to burn spices). Pour hot spice oil in a swirl over stew.

MOROCCAN LENTIL STEW WITH RAISINS



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From Vegetarian Times. This exotically flavored stew can be stretched to feed a crowd when ladled over rice or potatoes. Per 1-cup serving: 263 cal; 11g prot; 4g fat; 49g carbs; 0mg chol; 642mg sof; 13g fiber; 11g sugars

Provided by BB2011

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tbsp)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (18 1/4 ounce) cartons lentil soup, such as Dr. McDougalls
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried currant
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
6 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt or 6 tablespoons plain nonfat soy yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, and sauté 3 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until garlic is softened, but not browned, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in tomatoes, soup, chickpeas, raisins, cinnamon, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Bring stew to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until mixture is reduced and sauce has thickened, stirring often from bottom to prevent sticking. Garnish each serving with one tablespoon yogurt.

RED LENTIL AND VEGETABLE STEW



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Wonderful stew, can be a vegetarian meal on its own. Or you can add some diced or shredded smoked duck, if you like meat. The red lentils break down, and cause this to be like a really rich soup. If you need to stretch this out, you can serve it over white rice, to do a sort of "beans and rice" thing.

Provided by quotPink Eyedquot J

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup red lentil
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken stock
4 teaspoons ground cumin
3 -4 dashes TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes (do not drain liquid)

Steps:

  • Sauté the carrots, onion, and celery in the olive oil until they start to caramelize a bit.
  • Add the garlic about a minute before the vegetables are finished sautéing.
  • Add the red lentils, and stir until mixed with the vegetables.
  • Add the stock, tomatoes and juice, cumin, and Tabasco, if using.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • If the liquid all evaporates and the lentils are not done, add a little water to keep the simmer going.

MOROCCAN LENTIL STEW



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This hearty stew is loaded with vegetables, so it's easy on the waistline! I recently re-joined WW, and am searching for ways to incorporate more legumes and veggies in my diet, and this recipe makes that easy. The warm Moroccan spices ensure a flavorful stew. One serving is 4sp on the WW green plan.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 cups hot water
2 cubes tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup lentils
1 cup peeled and chopped butternut squash
1 large carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh green beans
¼ cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Stir hot water and tomato bouillon together in a bowl until dissolved.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add onion; cook and stir until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, fenugreek leaves, bay leaf, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute more.
  • Stir in lentils, butternut squash, carrot, celery, and tomato bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils have softened, about 45 minutes.
  • Add green beans and peas and cook for 5 minutes more. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 247.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Red Lentil Stew with Lemon Peel, Dates, and Raisins

This recipe is a harmonious symphony of flavors, textures, and health benefits. The tangy-tart squeeze of the lemons, the delightful chewiness of dates, and the plump sweetness of raisins create a compelling dance on the palate. Here are some tips to make this culinary masterpiece truly sing:

  • Embrace quality ingredients: The foundation of this delectable stew lies in the freshness of its components. Select plump, unsulphured golden raisins, the kind that still cling to their natural golden hue. Dates should be soft and pliable, possessing an inviting, nearly translucent amber tone.
  • Lemon dance: Before introducing the lemons, make sure to zest them. Use a Microplaner or fine grater to obtain a vibrant, aromatic zest. This zesty cloak will infuse the stew with a vibrant lemony aroma. Then, thinly cut the remaining lemons into matchsticks, discarding the pith. This adds a lovely textural element.
  • Culinary camaraderie: When the lentils make their appearance in the aromatic broth, allow them to join forces with the sautéed onions until they share a harmonious golden embrace. This brief act of culinary camaraderie deepens the flavors and establishes a rich foundation.
  • Patience, the secret ingredient: As the stew simmers, allow the lentils to bask in the flavorful embrace of the broth, granting them ample time to soften and surrender their velvety texture. This act of culinary alchemy transforms the lentils into the heart of a luscious, thick stew.
  • The grand union: When the lentils and broth reach their peak of tenderness, reunite them with the sautéed onions. This harmonious union marks the penultimate chapter in the preparation of this culinary masterpiece.

Conclusion:

This Red Lentil Stew with Lemon Peel, Dates, and Raisins is a culinary tapestry of flavors and textures, offering a compelling and nutritious journey. As you savor each spoonful, let the vibrant tang of the lemons, the delightful chew of the dates, and the plump sweetness of the raisins orchestrate a joyous dance on your taste buds. This delectable stew not only nurtures your palate but also bestows an array of health benefits, making it a wholesome choice for a revitalizing meal. Embrace the culinary magic of this recipe and let it weave its way into your culinary repertoire.

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