Lentils

 

Preparation Time:

110 min

Difficulty:

Expert

Ingredients:

• 200g of lentils
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 400ml of vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Large pot
• Wooden spoon
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Instructions:

• Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
• Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the rinsed lentils to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.
• Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and stir in the cumin and smoked paprika.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cover the pot.
• Simmer the mixture for about 45-60 minutes, or until the lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. If the mixture gets too thick, add a bit more broth or water.
• Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 445kcal
• Carbs: 50g
• Proteins: 25g
• Fats: 15g