Description
A hearty and nutritious dish made with lentils and Mexican spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or tortillas.
- Adjust spices according to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegetarian Mexican Lentils