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9) Chickpea, Tomato, and Spinach Harira

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 3 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Optional: chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and spices; cook 1 minute.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, broth, and lentils. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 15–20 minutes until lentils are tender.
  3. Fold in spinach; cook 2–3 minutes until wilted. Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve with bread or rice.