North African Lentil Vegetable Stew with Roasted Sweet Potato and Celery Sticks
recipe

A delicious lentil vegetable stew infused with North African flavors, served alongside roasted sweet potato and celery sticks.
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 carrots
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 zucchini
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 400 g canned lentils (e.g., green or brown)
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish

For the Sweet Potato and Celery Sticks:

- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 celery stalk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Peel and chop the onion and garlic. Heat a splash of oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add diced carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
3. Stir in the zucchini, cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
4. Pour in the lentils, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

For the Sweet Potato and Celery Sticks:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes and celery into sticks.
3. Toss the sticks in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Spread the sticks on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 350 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 12 g

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