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Maghrebi Vegetarian Lentils

Recipe by Oum Arwa

A quick and tasty recipe of blond lentils in Maghrebi style, meat-free, flavored with spices, carrots, potatoes and cilantro, cooked in a pressure cooker.

EasyMaghrebServes 3

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Source Video
13m
Prep
24m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.74
Total cost
$0.91
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent without burning.
  • Do not add too much water before pressure cooking.
  • Add the cumin only at the end to keep its fragrance.

Safety Warnings

  • Watch the pressure: release pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions before opening the cooker.
  • Hot oil can splatter: handle with care when sautéing.

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