Moroccan lentil stew

Serves: 4

Source: Chatelaine

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp canola oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Madras curry paste
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (796 mL)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high. Add 2 tsp canola oil, then 1 finely chopped medium onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 3 min. Add 2 tbsp Madras curry paste, 1 cup rinsed red lentils and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender and have absorbed all the liquid, about 30 min.
  2. Add a 796-mL can diced tomatoes to lentils along with 1/2 tsp salt. Gently boil, uncovered, until stew reduces slightly, 5 to 10 min. Garnish with 1/4 cup each toasted slivered almonds and chopped fresh parsley.