MORROCAN STEW

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  1 cup French green lentils
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed hot chile flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper(optional)