Moroccan Red Lentil Stew - Recipe #21613 - Foodgeeks

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1 tsp. saffron threads, crushed
• 1 tbsp. hot water
• 2 tsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary or
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 tsp. fennel seeds
• 6 cups vegetable stock
• 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup dried red lentils
• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 tomato, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs of fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste