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Algerian Adess - Traditional Lentil Soup / Stew - Family Recipe!

Recipe #286020 | 1¼ hours | 15 min prep | SERVES 4 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Um Safia

This is my family recipe for adess. I often cook it in the pressure cooker as it saves a lot of time! This recipe freezes well & is simple to make.

Posted on: Feb 12, 2008

Ingredients

  • cups green lentil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 courgette, grated
  • teaspoon dried mint
  • teaspoon ras el hanout spice mix
  • olive oil, to fry
  • pints water
  • 1 lamb stock cube or beef stock cube
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (if not soaking lentils)
  • pieces lamb or chicken, enough for your family
  • 1/2 teaspoon tomato puree (or paste)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Gently fry onion & garlic until golden, add meat, seal all sides, then add rest of ingredients.
    2. 2
      Cook in pressure cooker on medium heat for 40 - 45 minutes Add more water if you like it thinner consitency. Serve with plently of olive oil & bread!
    3. 3
      NB: You can also put the lentils in a bowl to soak overnight or during day before you cook & omit the bicarb.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (426g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    ras el hanout spice mix

    lamb stock cube

    4 pieces lamb

    Calories 368
    Calories from Fat 10 (2%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 1.2g 1%
    Saturated Fat 0.2g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 185mg 7%
    Potassium 1147mg 32%
    Total Carbohydrate 64.4g 21%
    Dietary Fiber 30.7g 122%
    Sugars 4.7g
    Protein 25.9g 51%
    Vitamin A 2716mcg 54%
    Vitamin B6 0.7mg 36%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 15mg 26%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 82mg 8%
    Iron 7mg 42%

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