Harira-Style Lentil Veggie Stew
with Spiced Pita Wedges and Feta
Inspired by the traditional Moroccan soup harira, tonight's recipe combines lentils, Morrocan spices, sweet zucchini and savoury crushed tomatoes for a comforting bowl of goodness. Make sure you wipe the bowl clean with the spiced pita wedges!
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Ingredients
1 cup
Red Lentils
2 unit
Pita Bread
(Contains Wheat)
400 g
Zucchini
1 tbsp
Moroccan Spice Blend
1 unit
Vegetable Broth Concentrate
370 mL
Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion
1 tbsp
Harissa Spice Blend
¼ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains Milk)
7 g
Cilantro
56 g
Red Onion, chopped
Not included in your delivery
2.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt and Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Instructions
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce.
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch half-moons. Roughly chop cilantro. Cut each pita into quarters, then each quarter in half to make 8 wedges in total. (NOTE: You will have 16 wedges for 4 ppl.) Rinse lentils in a strainer until water runs clear.
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1⁄2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then zucchini. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Remove pan from heat, then transfer zucchini to a plate.
Heat the same pan over medium. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then onions. Season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 min. Add Harissa Spice Blend and 2 tsp Moroccan Spice Blend (dbl for 4 ppl). Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.
Add lentils, crushed tomatoes, broth concentrate and 1 1/2 cups water (dbl for 4 ppl) to the same pan. Bring to a boil over high. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until lentils soften, 12-15 min. Add zucchini. Cook, stirring often, until heated through, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper.
While stew simmers, add pita wedges, remaining Moroccan Spice Blend and 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) to a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer. Bake in the middle of the oven, until golden-brown and crispy, 4-5 min.
Divide stew between bowls, then sprinkle feta and cilantro over top. Serve spiced pita wedges on the side, for dunking.
