Vegetarian Moroccan Cinnamon-Spice Chickpea & Spinach Dal
Total time50 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time35 min
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 5 oz baby spinach (about 4 packed cups)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
- 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.
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