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Name: Authentic Moroccan Sweet Lentil and Meat Soup with Zaalouk (Wal Zaalouk)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Soup:**; 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed; 1 lb beef or lamb, cut into small 1/2-inch cubes; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 cups beef or vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons honey; *For the Zaalouk (Eggplant Salad):**; 2 medium eggplants (about 1 lb total); 2 large tomatoes, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; *For Garnish:**; 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts), toasted; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

wal Zaalouk

🇲🇦 Morocco

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Sweet lentil and meat soup with nuts and eggplant salad

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