Root Vegetable Tagine With Lentils

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
This version of a Moroccan tagine features lentils with aromatic spices and winter vegetables. Although the ingredient list is long, the preparation is simple.
== Ingredients ==
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
* 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 3 cups chopped green cabbage
* 2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato (about 12 ounces)
* 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
* 1 cup (1-inch) slices parsnip
* 1 cup (1-inch) slices carrot
* 1 cup (1-inch) cubed peeled turnip
* 1 cup dried lentils
* 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
* 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
* 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans vegetable broth
* 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 6 cups hot cooked couscous
== Directions ==
# To prepare spice blend, combine first 9 ingredients.
# To prepare tagine, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
# Add cabbage and next 8 ingredients; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
# Stir in spice blend; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
# Add rind, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
# Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
# Stir in juice.
# Serve over couscous.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups tagine and 3/4 cup couscous)
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