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Moroccan Lentil Shakshuka

This Moroccan Shakshuka leans on honey and apricot to do the heavy lifting. We crisp the Lentil for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 2,309 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Moroccan Lentil Shakshuka
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the honey and apricot elements, and pat the lentil dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the dried lentils and crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the preserved lemons and the rest of the honey and apricot flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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