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Spicy Lentil Stew
A hearty, flavorful Mexican stew made with red lentils, rich and spicy flavors, and a hint of Mediterranean flair.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 chipotle peppers in adobo saucediced
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pastedried
- ●1 cup diced tomatoescanned
- ●2 cups vegetable brothlow-sodium
- ●1 cup wateras needed
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in cumin and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add chipotle peppers, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 6
Add lentils, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.