Vegetarian Moroccan Stew

Ingredients

• ground cinnamon
• ground cumin
• ground ginger
• ground cloves
• ground nutmeg
• ground turmeric
• curry powder
• kosher salt
• butter
• sweet onion
• kale
• vegetable broth
• diced tomatoes
• honey
• carrots
• sweet potatoes
• potatoes
• garbanzo beans

Preparation

1. 1combine cinnamon , cumin , ginger , cloves , nutmeg , turmeric , curry powder , and salt in a large bowl , reserve
2. 2melt butter in a large pot over medium heat
3. 3cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown , 5 to 10 minutes
4. 4stir in the shredded kale and reserved spice mixture
5. 5cook for 2 minutes or until kale begins to wilt and spices are fragrant
6. 6pour the vegetable broth into the pot
7. 7stir in the tomatoes , honey , carrots , sweet potatoes , potatoes , garbanzo beans , dried apricots , and lentils
8. 8bring to boil
9. 9reduce heat to low
10. 10simmer stew for 30 minutes or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender
11. 11season with black pepper to taste
12. 12if desired , combine optional cornstarch and water
13. 13stir into stew
14. 14simmer until stew has thickened , about 5 minutes
15. 15make ahead
16. 16simmer for 5 minutes over low heat
17. 17remove from heat and cool in the pot or in freezer-safe container
18. 18transfer to the fridge or freezer