Vegetarian Fesenjan
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 people
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Fesenjan
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A vegan version using lentils of a traditional Iranian stew made with pomegranate molasses and ground walnuts. So rich in flavor and super healthy!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts Toast raw walnuts in a 180C (350F) oven for 10 minutes, toasted
- 3 tablespoon pomegranate molasses more or less to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup brown lentils or green lentils, rinsed
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- jasmine rice or rice of choice or serving
- pomegranate seeds for topping
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Process the toasted walnuts once cooled in a food processor until a fine meal forms.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and once hot add the diced onion, the salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until onion is soft and cooked through.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, then add the lentils. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender. Add more broth or water while cooking as needed to keep the lentils submerged.
- Once lentils have just cooked through, add the walnut meal, pomegranate molasses, maple syrup, turmeric, cumin and cinnamon. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer, then lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper or additional spices or pomegranate molasses if needed. If too thick, you can add more vegetable broth or water.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley and serve over rice.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker.
- Keeps well covered tightly for 3-4 days in the fridge, or can be frozen for up to 1 month.
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Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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