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    Red Lentil and Chickpea Breakfast Stew

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    Start your day with this comforting and hearty breakfast stew, rich in flavors and perfect for a nourishing morning meal.

    Ingredients for Red Lentil and Chickpea Breakfast Stew

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    Unsalted Butter

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    Medium-Size Onion, diced

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    Sea Salt

    teaspoons

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    Ground Cumin

    teaspoons

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    Ground Coriander

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    Ginger Powder

    teaspoons

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    Ground cinnamon

    teaspoons

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    Paprika

    teaspoons

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    Tomato Paste

    tablespoons

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    Dried Red Lentils, picked over and rinsed

    cups

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    Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

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    Vegetable Stock

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    Large Eggs

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    How to Make Red Lentil and Chickpea Breakfast Stew

    1. Sauté Onions

    Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Once foaming, add the diced onion and half a teaspoon of sea salt. Sauté for about five minutes until soft and translucent.

    2. Toast Spices

    Add cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, and paprika to the onions. Stir and toast for about a minute.

    3. Combine Lentils, Chickpeas, and Stock

    Mix in the tomato paste, then add the red lentils, chickpeas, remaining sea salt, and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 to 30 minutes until lentils are tender.

    4. Poach Eggs in Stew

    Carefully crack the eggs into the stew, spaced apart. Add a pinch of sea salt over the eggs, cover with a lid, and poach to desired doneness.

    Pitfalls and tips

    Caramelize Aromatics

    Slowly sauté onions, garlic, and other aromatics to maximize sweetness and depth.

    Soaking Chickpeas

    Soak dried chickpeas overnight and cook them until tender for enhanced flavor and texture.

    Toast Spices

    Toast spices in oil to enhance their aromas and bring out subtler notes.

    Add Fresh Herbs

    Incorporate fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley at the end for a fresh contrast.

    Simmer with Care

    Gentle simmer prevents lentils from breaking down too quickly and becoming mushy.


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