Ecuadorian Lentil Stew
 
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Delicious, authentic Ecuadorian Lentil Stew makes a perfect side for Mexican dishes or can stand alone as a vegetarian burrito option. So yummy!
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Recipe type: Ecuadorian
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 3 tomatoes, medium or large Roma, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (I prefer orange or yellow)
  • 6 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 tbsp chopped cilantro, divided
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 2¼ cups lentils
  • 7 cups water
Instructions
  1. Heat the canola oil on high in a large saucepan. Add the onion, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, 2 tbsp of the cilantro, cumin, salt, and turmeric.
  2. Cook and stir until the onions and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover partially and cook until lentils are tender, stirring every minute or two.
  3. When lentils are tender, stir in the remaining 2 tbsp of cilantro and remove from the heat.
  4. Serve with Ecuadorian Yellow Rice, Authentic Carne Asada, and Homemade Flour Tortillas for the ultimate experience. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/ecuadorian-lentil-stew/