Harira - Recipes - Hairy Bikers

In a large saucepan, heat half the olive oil over a high heat and cook the steak until browned all over. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, saute the onion, celery and carrots until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside. Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan and add the lentils, rice, garlic, cinnamon, saffron and cumin to the pan. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes and stock, along with the reserved meat and vegetables, and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the vermicelli and the green beans and stir. After a further five minutes, add the lemon juice, coriander and parsley. Serve with warm bread, a bowl of dates on the side and a little bowl of harissa.