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Puy Lentil and Spring Greens Tagine

Puy Lentil and Spring Greens Tagine

Serves:

Ingredients

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2

bunches of spring onions (chopped)

1

carrot(s) (peeled and diced)

3

celery stalks (diced)

0.5

tsp

turmeric

1

tsp

cumin

1

tsp

paprika

1

tsp

coriander powder

0.5

tsp

cinnamon

2

tbsp

harissa paste

1

tbsp

tomato paste

500

g

tomato passata

250

ml

water

800

g

tinned puy lentils (drained)

3

handfuls of kale (chopped)

0.5

g

bunches of fresh parsley (chopped)

0.5

g

bunches of fresh mint (chopped)

200

g

rice

Recipe submitted by: Chandana and Dan (Thornton Heath cooking volunteers)

Equipment needed: Hob and frying pan.

 

Method

  1. Heat some oil in a large frying pan. Sauté the spring onion (set aside some for garnish), carrots, and celery over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

  2. Add all the dry spices (turmeric, cumin, paprika, coriander powder, cinnamon) and fry for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.

  3. Add the harissa paste and tomato paste and fry until darkened.

  4. Add the tomato passata and water and simmer for about 15 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to packet instructions.

  6. Add the Puy lentils and kale to the pan, allowing the kale to slightly wilt. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. Stir through the fresh parsley and mint into the rice.

  8. Serve and garnish with chopped spring onions

Top Tip:

You can switch up the kale for any other mixed green.

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1 tsp = 5 ml
1 tbsp = 3 tsp= 15 ml
1 serving of pasta = 1 standard full mug
4 servings of rice = 1 standard full mug

Remember: Cooking time varies based on the quantity of food you cook