Spicy Lentils with Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Spicy Lentils with Peppers and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound lentils brown or green, washed and picked over; 6 cups water; 1 each bay leaves; 1 x salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onions chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 each green bell peppers seeded and chopped; 2 each hot chili peppers seeded, and finely chopped; 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes fresh, seeded, finely chopped; 1 x black pepper freshly ground; 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped; 1 x lemon juice of 1/2

Servings: persons

3/4 pound lentils brown or green, washed and picked over
6 cups water
1 each bay leaves
1 x salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onions chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 each green bell peppers seeded and chopped
2 each hot chili peppers seeded, and finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes fresh, seeded, finely chopped
1 x black pepper freshly ground
3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1 x lemon juice of 1/2

1
Combine the lentils, water, and bay leaf in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
3
Add salt to taste.
4
Drain and retain some of the cooking liquid.
5
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet or casserole and add the onion and garlic.
6
Saute over medium-low heat until the onion is tender and beginning to color.
7
Add the green pepper and chili peppers and saute another 5 to 10 minutes until the pepper is tender and add the tomatoes and drained lentils.
8
Add a little bit of cooking liquid from the lentils if the mixture seems dry.
9
Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
10
Season to taste with more salt and pepper, stir in the cilantro and lemon juice if desired, and serve, or allow to cool and serve chilled.
11
This dish will keep for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3/4 pound lentils brown or green, washed and picked over, 6 cups water, 1 each bay leaves, 1 x salt, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Lentils with Peppers and Tomatoes

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