Delicious Vegetarian Mexican Lentils
A comforting and vibrant dish of lentils simmered with Mexican spices, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a skillet until translucent.
- Cook the bell pepper and zucchini until tender.
- Combine the lentils, diced tomatoes, spices, and seasoning in the skillet.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables or add jalapeños for heat. Great as leftovers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/vegetarian-mexican-lentils-recipe/