Ingredients
Serves 6 to 8
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked in water overnight
- 8 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought vegetable stock
- 4 cups water
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped
- 3 teaspoons coarse salt
- 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup yellow lentils, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 5 ounces orzo or vermicelli, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped, pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole leaves for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Description
This Slightly Sweet Moroccan Chickpea And Lentil Stew, Known As Harira, Is Brightened By Spices And Lemon.

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