Take a one-pot trip to the spice-lined streets of Morocco. This easy lentil soup mix requires just two additional ingredients along with the spice packet - butter and water. North African flavors like sweet cinnamon, tangy sumac, and floral cardamom will keep you coming back bite after bite while earthy, orange lentils keep you full.
These orange lentils are sweet-spiced and earthy with eucalyptic and peppery notes.
This warm, comforting dish of Moroccan-spiced lentils comes together in less time than it takes to travel 8 miles on a speedy camel - about 20 minutes.
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium pot, stir butter over medium-high heat for 3 min. until golden brown. Add Moroccan Lentil mix and toast for 1 min., stirring constantly. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer (covered) for 12 to 13 min. until lentils are tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Top with a dollop of plain yogurt and fresh cilantro or mint. Serve with rice or flatbread.
NOTES:
For a vegan version, use vegan butter.
YIELDS:
Serves 6
How do you cook orange lentils?
Cook orange lentils by first toasting the lentils in butter until lightly browned, then add water and bring to a boil. Cook on medium low for 12-13 minutes, until liquid is absorbed into orange lentils.
What are orange lentils?
Orange lentils, sometimes also known as red lentils, are a smaller and milder lentil and make a great source of protein.
MSG-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Corn-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
LENTILS, ONION, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, SALT, CINNAMON, SUMAC, CUMIN, GINGER, CARDAMOM, GARLIC, TURMERIC, FENUGREEK, MACE, BLACK PEPPER, THYME, LEMON PEEL, CORIANDER, CAYENNE, ARROWROOT, CLOVES, STAR ANISE
