Persian Lentil Stew

By Persian Spice Elevator

4.57 / 5

40min

1h 31min

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2 cups dried lentils
1 tablespoon butter or to taste
2 carrots finely chopped
3 stalks celery finely chopped
1 yellow onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons ground paprika
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 quart beef broth
1 cup boiling water or as needed
2 cups chopped spinach
2 limes juiced
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 cubes beef bouillon
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or to taste