Creamy Moroccan Stew - Easy Vegan Meal Plan

Ingredients

• 1 cup(s) raw cashews ((softened if needed, see step 1))
• 1 cup(s) water
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 4 medium carrots (peeled chopped)
• 4 rib(s) celery (chopped)
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 4 clove(s) garlic (minced or pressed)
• 2 28oz can(s) diced tomatoes
• 3 cup(s) vegetable broth
• ¾ cup(s) uncooked red lentils
• 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
• 2 teaspoon(s) paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne ((optional for spice))
• Optional to serve with Moroccan stew: cooked rice, cooked quinoa, lime wedges, chopped cherry tomatoes, or chopped cilantro