Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed

• White onion, tomato, jalapeño, finely diced

• Potato, zucchini, carrots, diced

• Water + chicken broth (or veggie broth)

• Chicken bouillon

• Olive oil

• Fresh cilantro

Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion, tomato, and jalapeño until soft and fragrant

• Add the lentils and stir. Pour in the water and chicken broth

• Add a spoon of chicken bouillon, stir, cover, and simmer on medium until lentils start to soften

• Add the potato, carrots, zucchini, and cilantro. Cover again and cook until everything is fork tender (about 45 mins)

• Serve warm with tortillas

Enjoy! ❤️

#lentejasconverduras#comidamexicana#recetas#fyp#deniselrxo

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... Read moreLentejas con verduras, or lentils with vegetables, is a classic Mexican dish that’s both hearty and nutritious. Growing up, my family often made this comforting stew during cooler months or whenever we craved something wholesome and filling. One of the great things about this recipe is how versatile it is—you can easily adjust the vegetables based on what’s in season or what you have on hand. The combination of lentils with fresh diced potatoes, zucchini, carrots, tomato, and jalapeño creates a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. When preparing this dish, I find that using a mix of water and chicken or vegetable broth adds depth to the lentils as they simmer slowly. The key is to sauté the onion, tomato, and jalapeño first in olive oil until they’re soft and fragrant, which really brings out the natural sweetness and a slight kick from the jalapeño. Adding a spoonful of chicken bouillon boosts the savory flavor, but for a vegetarian option, vegetable broth works just as well. Cooking the lentils until they start to soften before adding the diced veggies ensures that everything is tender but not mushy. The fresh cilantro added towards the end brightens the stew, giving it a fresh, herbaceous finish. Serving lentejas con verduras with warm corn tortillas makes it a complete and satisfying meal. Besides its delicious taste, this dish is packed with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, making it a healthy choice for any diet. If you want to experiment, consider adding spices like cumin or smoked paprika for an extra layer of flavor. Overall, lentejas con verduras is a simple, flavorful Mexican comfort food that’s easy to make and always hits the spot.

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How much water do you use ?

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