Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup dried green lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried dittander leaves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the lentils and set them aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the cumin, smoked paprika, and dried dittander leaves and stir for 1 minute.
5. Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, and lentils.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Temperature:
Low heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 12g
Fiber: 12g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use red lentils instead of green lentils.
- You can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- You can use fresh dittander leaves instead of dried dittander leaves.
Variations:
- You can add diced potatoes to the stew.
- You can add chopped kale or spinach to the stew.
- You can add a can of chickpeas to the stew.
Tips and tricks:
- If the stew is too thick, you can add more vegetable broth or water.
- If the stew is too thin, you can let it simmer for a few more minutes to thicken.
- You can serve the stew with crusty bread or rice.
Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the stew in a pot over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the stew in bowls with a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top.
Garnishes:
- Chopped parsley
- Crusty bread
Pairings:
- Crusty bread
- Rice
- Salad
Suggested side dishes:
- Garlic bread
- Roasted vegetables
- Salad
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the lentils are not cooked through, you can let the stew simmer for a few more minutes until they are tender.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to rinse the lentils before cooking them.
- Store the leftover stew in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
Food history:
- Dittander is a wild plant that grows in the Mediterranean region and has been used in cooking for centuries.
Flavor profiles:
- The stew has a smoky and earthy flavor from the smoked paprika and cumin, and a slightly bitter flavor from the dittander leaves.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the stew hot with crusty bread or rice.
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