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Moroccan-style harira stew with aubergine kofta recipe

58 ratings

A comforting, plant-based, Moroccan-inspired stew made with lentils and creamy chickpeas, served with garlicky aubergine koftas. This is the perfect weekend wonder paired with a glass of Merlot. See method

Serves 6
15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 05 mins to cook
421 calories / serving
Freezable
Vegan
Vegetarian
Dairy-free

Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
500g classic vegetable base mix
10 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp ras el hanout seasoning
2 tbsp tomato purée
500g carton passata
1 vegetable stock pot, made up to 500ml
2 x 400g tins green lentils, drained and rinsed
2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 tbsp harissa paste
2 aubergines, diced into 1cm pieces
200g fresh bread, diced
20g fresh mint, leaves picked and finely chopped
50g green olives, finely chopped
1 x 30g pack fresh coriander, finely chopped
30g pack fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked, most finely chopped, rest left whole
2 lemons, 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges to serve (optional)

If you don't have chickpeas, you can use any tinned bean in water

Each serving contains

Energy
1765kj
421kcal 21%
Fat
14g 20%
Saturates
2g 11%
Sugars
14g 15%
Salt
2.4g 40%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 51g Protein 17.3g Fibre 13.7g

Method

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over a low-medium heat. Cook the vegetable base mix for 20 mins, stirring occasionally. Add half the garlic and cook for 5 mins, adding a splash of water if it starts to stick.
Add the ras el hanout, tomato purée, passata and stock; stir well. Add the lentils and chickpeas, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 mins, scraping down any bits on the inside of the pan.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a low-medium heat. Add the aubergine, season with salt, then cover and cook for 5 mins. Stir, re-cover and cook for another 5 mins. Stir in the remaining garlic, reduce the heat to low, remove the lid and cook, uncovered, for 5 mins more, adding a splash of water if it starts to stick. Remove from the heat and season with pepper.
Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200 ̊C, fan 180 ̊C. In a food processor, blitz the bread to rough crumbs, then add the aubergine mixture, mint and olives. Pulse until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Use wet hands to roll 2 tbsp mixture into a ball and transfer to a lined baking sheet; repeat with the rest of the mix to make 30 balls. Bake for 15-20 mins until firm and lightly browned.
Remove the stew from the heat and add 100-200ml extra water to thin if desired. Stir in the chopped herbs and lemon juice; season to taste. Divide between 6 bowls and top with the harissa, aubergine kofta and the remaining parsley. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over, if you like.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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