Colombian Lentils

Colombian Lentils
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    3 People
  • VIEWS
    303

Transport yourself to the heart of Colombia with this hearty and flavorful lentil dish. A vibrant blend of earthy lentils, aromatic vegetables, and warm spices creates a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect as a starter or a main course served over rice.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    31 g
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    789 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the water, chopped onion, chopped tomato, rinsed lentils, vegetable oil, ground cumin, and salt. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender. (30 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer, covered, until the potatoes are tender and cooked through. (15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
Adjust the amount of salt to your preference.
If you prefer a soupier consistency, add more water or broth during the simmering process.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream.

Brielle Rowe

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 101 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Rowland Dietrich

    I did not have yellow potatoes on hand so I used russet and it worked just fine.

  • Dayton Johnson

    I made it with vegetable broth and it was incredibly flavorful.

  • Drew Zboncak

    I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It's now a staple in my kitchen.

  • Berenice Okuneva

    I found that the lentils took a bit longer to soften, but it was worth the wait.

  • Monroe Hirthe

    This was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing! My family loved it!

  • Ethan Kautzer

    I added a bay leaf as suggested and it made a huge difference. Thank you for the tip!

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