Vegetarian Mexican Lentils: Easy Comfort Food for Every Home Chef
A hearty and flavorful recipe for vegetarian Mexican lentils that brings comfort and warmth to your table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and corn.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or tortillas.
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or chopped jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegetarian Mexican Lentils