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Moroccan Lentils and Couscous

A side dish of lentils, couscous and bay leaves, seasoned with cumin and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Place the lentils in a medium saucepan. Add garlic, spices, and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking time.

    40 min
  3. 3

    While lentils are cooking, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and set aside for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  4. 4

    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is nicely browned, about 10 minutes.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Add lentils to skillet and mix well. Remove and discard bay leaf. Serve lentils over couscous.

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