HOW TO MAKE TRADITIONAL TUNISIAN VEGAN LENTIL STEW / COMMENT FAIRE UN RAGOÛT DE LENTILLES TUNISIEN

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added costs.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini adds nutrients while frozen options reduce costs.

Rinse lentils under cold water until clear.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add cumin, coriander, and paprika; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add lentils and harissa; reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley just before serving.

Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

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