Moroccan Cuisine

Moroccan Spiced Lentils

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A warming bowl of lentils simmered with cumin, cinnamon and tomato, costed to the penny. Cheap dried lentils turn into a rich, spiced supper for a handful of coppers.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 35 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.89

Approx £3.55 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Moroccan Spiced Lentils

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion and diced carrot in the oil for 6-7 minutes until starting to colour.
  2. 2
    Add the crushed garlic, cumin, cinnamon and paprika and fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Rinse the lentils and add with the chopped tomatoes, the crumbled stock cube and 600ml water.
  4. 4
    Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. 5
    Season to taste, stir through the chopped coriander and serve with bread or couscous.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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