Moroccan Spiced Lentil and Chickpea Tagine

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium diced onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 medium diced carrots
• 1 medium diced zucchini
• 1 medium diced sweet potato
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 15oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic in a small amount of broth or water over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the carrots, zucchini, and sweet potato, and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.