Anti Inflammatory Moroccan Cinnamon-Spice Lentil & Mushroom Stew
This deeply fragrant stew is the kind of one-pot meal that makes your whole kitchen smell incredible — warm cinnamon, earthy cumin, golden turmeric, and smoky paprika all blooming together before the lentils even hit the pot. Cremini mushrooms add a satisfying, meaty depth that makes this feel genuinely hearty, while the spice lineup reads like a who's who of ingredients celebrated for their anti-inflammatory properties. Everything here — the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, and tomatoes — is a whole-food ingredient with a real purpose, and there's nothing processed or hidden to second-guess. The lentils simmer low and slow until thick and spoonable, soaking up all that Moroccan-spiced broth into something that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. A bright hit of fresh lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and ties every layer together beautifully. This recipe makes four generous servings, so it's a smart choice for meal prep — it reheats wonderfully and the flavors only deepen overnight.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 lb cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups green lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot 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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