Cara's Moroccan Stew

Inspired by North African flavors, this stew blends chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and Moroccan spices like turmeric and cinnamon. It’s fragrant, filling, and often vegetarian, served over couscous or rice.

Ingreadient

  • 1 cup french green lentils 3 bay leaves
  • 2 whole garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed hot chile flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 butternut squash - peeled,
  • seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)