Receta de Lentejas a la Mexicana

Perfectas para preparar comidas con anticipación, cenas vegetarianas o comida reconfortante y saludable, estas lentejas al estilo mexicano son fáciles de hacer y están llenas de ingredientes nutritivos. Si buscas una comida vegetal llena de sabor, esta receta de lentejas especiadas es imprescindible.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup lentils (I use orange lentils)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup green onions (chopped including green tops)
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1-227 ml. can tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. molasses

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Rinse and check over lentils for foreign pieces. In a small saucepan, bring lentils to a boil with the water. Reduce to low, covered, and simmer 25-30 min., or until tender but not mushy. Do not overcook!
2. 2Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil, add the garlic, green onions, green pepper, cumin and chili powder. Saute the ingredients until the veggies are tender crisp.
3. 3Stir in the tomato sauce, vinegar and molasses, stir and simmer for 1 min.
4. 4When lentils are cooked, add the vegetable mixture and heat through. Serve immediately. Garnish as you like.