Spicy Lentils With Cornbread Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentils With Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups green lentils; 1 carrot, sliced; 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 beef bouillon cube; 6 whole cloves; 6 peppercorns; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 -2 hot chili pepper; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

2 cups green lentils
1 carrot, sliced
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 beef bouillon cube
6 whole cloves
6 peppercorns
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 -2 hot chili pepper
3 cups water
1 tablespoon oil

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1. In a large pot warm the oil under medium heat, then add the sliced carrot and minced garlic, fry for about 5 minutes just until the garlic has cooked. Then add the bay leaf , peppercorns, whole cloves and chilies ( leave out for a non spicy version), you'll fry these for about 2 minutes, this brings out or release the flavors and scents of the spices. You'll smell the spiciness from the chili and peppercorns, and the intense scent of the cloves.
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2. Have your water ready, next add the paprika, salt, bouillon and lentils. Stir to distribute all the spices and lentils. Now you can add your water to the pot, ( note for every cup of lentils you add one and half cups of water.).
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3. Bring the lentils to boil over medium heat, then lower the heat and continue cooking until the lentils are soft. It depends on your taste if you want the lentils to have more of a soupy texture than you'll need to add more water. Check on them often to make sure they don't get to dry.
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This recipe makes a hearty meal by serving the lentils with some smoked meat, smoked ham is what you see here, and corn bread. Or vegetarians can skip the meat and just enjoy.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups green lentils, 1 carrot, sliced, 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lentils With Cornbread falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Spicy Lentils With Cornbread

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