Moroccan-Spiced Lentil and Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

A warming stew of lentils, root vegetables, and aromatic Moroccan spices simmered until tender and flavorful. This Moroccan-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs brown lentils, carrot, sweet potato for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, rinsed brown lentils
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 1 large, peeled and diced sweet potato
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
• for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook spices for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 2 diced medium carrots, 1 large peeled and diced sweet potato, 1 cup rinsed brown lentils, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, and 4 cups vegetable broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Bring stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender and stew has thickened.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for squeezing over the stew.