Grains are an excellent food, it is also very yielding, that’s why we share a delicious recipe how to make lentilsStep by Step.
These legumes are very nutritious, as they are rich in protein, fiber, folic acid, minerals (iron, manganese, potassium, copper, phosphorus and zinc)
and vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12, choline, C, K and E).
That is why you must include it in your menu and to help you do so, we will tell you how to prepare them in a simple and very pleasant way to the palate.
How about this homemade, home-scented lentil recipe?
We share a homemade preparation that will immediately remind you of mom’s or grandma’s kitchen, because it has that homey touch that we look for in food and its aromas. Take note!
How to make lentils: step by step
Preparation time40 minutesCooking time 60 minutesCategoryMain dishCookingColombianKeywordsLeguminous, principle, soup, grainsFor how many people4 PortionMediumCalories323 Fat1.7 g
Ingredients
- A cup of lentils
- One small green bell pepper, chopped
- Finely chopped big onion
- One medium carrot, diced
- Sliced leek onion
- One potato cut into cubes
- A crushed clove of garlic
- Tomato paste to taste
- Salt to taste
- Two cups of water
- a tablespoon of oil
- a bay leaf
- Optional protein: minced meat, chicken, sausage, chorizo or egg
Preparation
Some people leave the lentils soaking the day before, others do not see it as necessary; We leave that to your discretion, because each person has their method that works best for them.
Step 1
In an express pot, cook the lentils with the water, the carrot and the potato, the bay leaf and a little salt. Let it beep for 20 minutes. If it is in a traditional pot, fifty minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a pan, heat the oil. When hot, sauté paprika, big-headed onion, leek, garlic, and optional protein, except egg. Stir constantly so it doesn’t stick.
Step 3
When the vegetables are already sautéed, add the salt and tomato paste to taste. If you want a lighter consistency, add some hot water.
Step 4
When the pressure cooker has cooked your lentils, mix them with the stew that you prepared in the meantime. If you want them as a starter, transfer them from the pressure cooker to the pan without serving the broth; if you want soup, do the opposite, pour the stew into the pot and stir well.
Remember to always accompany your lentils with rice, because that way you complement the fatty acids that they need.
Also, You can also add minced meat, chicken, sausage or chorizo to the stew or you can just fry a couple of eggs and that’s it, you have your animal protein.
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