Description
A hearty and comforting dish of lentils infused with vibrant Mexican flavors, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (about 14.5 oz)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse lentils and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pot.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until they soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Stir often while cooking to prevent sticking. Adjust spices based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg