Vegetarian Moroccan harira | Video recipe

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor while crushed tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add canned tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking them up with a spoon.

Stir in chickpeas, red lentils, and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and harissa; reduce heat to simmer.

Cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley and cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice on top.

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