Djaja Tarat: Moroccan Stew [Vegan]

This hearty Moroccan stew is a new way to experience comfort food. Turmeric, ginger, and saffron are warm and rich spices, without the heat. and all these spices have incredible anti-inflammatory properties. Carrots, kohlrabi, and sweet potato add bulk, along with the lentils, which fill your belly without making you feel weighed down.

THIS RECIPE IS :

Dairy FreeVegan

 Calories : 100.4                                                 Serves : 10

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 carrots
• 1 kohlrabi
• 1 sweet potato
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 6 crushed saffron threads
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups lentils, rinsed and picked through for small stones
• 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

PREPARATION

1. STEP 1:  Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, kohlrabi, sweet potato, and ginger and cook down for 5 minutes.
2. STEP 2:  Add turmeric, saffron, and salt. Stir in diced tomatoes lentils, and broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes.
3. STEP3:  Stir in kale and serve.

NUTRIONAL INFORMATION

Total Fat 0.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 501.1 mg
Potassium 383.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18.5 g
Dietary Fiber 5.0 g
Sugars 3.0 g
Protein 5.1 g