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Mexican Lentil Stew
A hearty, comforting Mexican-inspired stew made with slow-cooked lentils, served with a side of warm tortillas.
β±40 minπ½4 servingsπmedium
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Ingredients
- β1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1 can diced tomatoes14.5 oz
- β4 cups vegetable brothlow sodium
- β1 teaspoon cuminground
- β1/2 teaspoon chili powderground
- βto taste saltoptional
- βto taste black pepperoptional
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add cumin and chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- 5
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.