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Hearty Palestinian Lentil Stew: A Comforting Classic (عدسية)

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

Experience the warmth of Palestinian cuisine with this hearty lentil stew, rich in flavor and tradition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

A bowl of vibrant lentil stew garnished with fresh herbs, served with warm bread.

Base Ingredients
 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
 4 water or vegetable broth
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 onion, diced
 2 garlic, minced
 2 carrots, diced
 1 potato, diced
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp ground coriander
 1 tsp salt
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ¼ tsp turmeric
 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cooking Steps
1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and potato. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Add the rinsed lentils, water or vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, turmeric, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

4

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

5

Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

6

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 cup


Amount per serving
Calories220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 300mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 36g14%

Dietary Fiber 12g43%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 10g

Vitamin A 800mcg89%
Vitamin C 15mg17%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 3.5mg20%
Potassium 500mg11%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Vitamin E 1.5mg10%
Vitamin K 15mcg13%
Thiamin 0.2mg17%
Riboflavin 0.1mg8%
Niacin 2mg13%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg30%
Folate 180mcg45%
Vitamin B12 0mg0%
Biotin 0mcg0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.5mg10%
Phosphorus 150mg12%
Iodine 0mcg0%
Magnesium 40mg10%
Zinc 1mg10%
Selenium 2mcg4%
Copper 0.2mg23%
Manganese 0.5mg22%
Chromium 0mcg0%
Molybdenum 0mcg0%
Chloride 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.