How to Make Lentils

Lentils are considered a power food. They are loaded with fiber, folate, iron, protein, and other vitamins and minerals. The fiber in a 1/2 cup serving of lentils gives you 1/3 of your needed daily requirements. Plus 9 grams of protein are in that same 1/2 cup! That’s a smart food! That’s tremendous power! A few years ago I learned how to make lentils. My entire family loves this recipe. We typically serve it atop of a small amount of rice and at times place a fried egg on top. Whatever the way you choose to make and eat lentils, be sure to include it in your family’s menu.

Recipe Type: soup

Author: Caroline Murphy

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins

Total time: 1 hour 45 mins

Learn how to make lentils – a power food for smart mamas and their families!

Ingredients

1 bag of dried lentils, rinsed
2 potatoes diced
1 large tomato diced
1 large onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 knorr cube
1 tablespoon olive oil (you can use cooking spray instead)

Instructions

In a large pot add lentils and enough water to go approximately 3 inches above lentils. Bring to a boil and add potatoes. Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally.
In a fry pan, saute onion, garlic, tomato and knorr cube with olive oil or cooking spray. This is called the sofrito.
After potato and lentils are soft (20-30 minutes) add the sofrito to the pot. Cook at a low simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Where to Buy Lentils

Dried lentils can be purchased at your grocers in the dried bean aisle. There are different types of lentils – red, green and brown. Choose your favorite!

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