Ingredients for - Cara's Moroccan Stew

1. French green lentils 1 cup
2. Bay leaves 3
3. Whole garlic cloves 2
4. Olive oil 3 tablespoons
5. Chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon
6. Minced garlic 1 tablespoon
7. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
8. Crushed hot chile flakes 1 teaspoon
9. Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
10. Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
11. Ground coriander 1 teaspoon
12. Minced garlic 1 tablespoon
13. Chopped onions 1 cup
14. Chopped celery 1 cup
15. Chopped zucchini 1 cup
16. Red bell pepper, diced 1
17. Yellow bell pepper, diced 1
18. Butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1
19. Crushed tomatoes 1 (8 ounce) can
20. Chickpeas, drained 1 (15 ounce) can
21. Vegetable stock 4 cups
22. Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 cup
23. Plain yogurt (Optional) ½ cup
24. Chopped fresh mint (Optional) 2 tablespoons
25. Cayenne pepper (Optional) ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Cara's Moroccan Stew

1 . Stage

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the lentils, bay leaves, and whole garlic cloves. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer lentils until they are cooked but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain well. Place lentils in a bowl; toss with olive oil, thyme, and 1 tablespoon chopped garlic. Remove bay leaves and whole garlic cloves; set aside.

2 . Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in chili flakes, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant. Add garlic, onion, celery, zucchini, red and yellow peppers, and squash; cook 3 or 4 minutes.

3 . Stage

Mix in the lentils, tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable stock. Raise heat to medium-high until stew just begins to boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the chopped parsley. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with a dollop of yogurt, some chopped mint, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.