moroccaneasy

Tahini Lentils

Name: Tahini Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 50 g Tahini; zest and juice of 1 Lemon; 2 tblsp Olive Oil; 1 chopped Red Onions; 1 clove peeled crushed Garlic; 1 thinly sliced Yellow Pepper; 200 g Green Beans; 1 sliced Courgettes; 100 g shredded Kale; 250 g pack Lentils

A classic Moroccan vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

5788

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Moroccan Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/veggie-tahini-lentils

Ingredients

50 gTahini
zest and juice of 1Lemon
2 tblspOlive Oil
1 choppedRed Onions
1 clove peeled crushedGarlic
1 thinly slicedYellow Pepper
200 gGreen Beans
1 slicedCourgettes
100 g shreddedKale
250 g packLentils

Instructions

01
In a jug, mix the tahini with the zest and juice of the lemon and 50ml of cold water to make a runny dressing. Season to taste, then set aside.
02
Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the red onion, along with a pinch of salt, and fry for 2 mins until starting to soften and colour. Add the garlic, pepper, green beans and courgette and fry for 5 min, stirring frequently.
03
Tip in the kale, lentils and the tahini dressing. Keep the pan on the heat for a couple of mins, stirring everything together until the kale is wilted and it’s all coated in the creamy dressing.