If anyone does not know, then lentils belong to the legume family. It is fully endowed with proteins and healthy fibers, which are necessary for every person. Many dishes are made from it, including cereals, salads, nutritious dinners and even light morning breakfasts. If you come across a delicious dish with lentils, try it by all means!
Mexican lentils are a tasty and healthy dish that will appeal not only to men, but also to most women. The whole cooking process is absolutely not complicated and will take you no more than 35 minutes.
In order to cook Mexican lentils, you need to stock up on the following provisions: lentils - 250-300 g; Chili pepper - 2 pcs.; bay leaf - 1 pc.; onions - 120 g; sweet pepper - 400 g; ground sweet pepper - 1 tsp; vegetable oil - 2 tbsp; vegetable broth - 750 ml; green onions - 1 bunch; chips - 1 bag (small); tomatoes (peeled, canned) - 425 g; lemon juice - 1 tbsp;
• First you need to prepare the lentils. Thoroughly rinse it in a bowl, peel the chili pepper pods. We put 500 ml of broth on a small fire, and as soon as it starts to boil, pour lentils, chili peppers and bay leaf into it. You need to cook lentils with peppers for 30 minutes.
• Drain the tomato juice through a sieve. We peel the onions and chop them finely, do the same with a pod of sweet pepper.
• Then fry freshly chopped onions and bell peppers in sunflower oil. Squeeze the garlic with a hand press, add tomato paste and ground sweet pepper.
• Pour the remaining 250 ml of broth, put on low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Cut the tomatoes into small pieces, pour abundantly with the sauce, add lemon juice, lentils, salt and simmer for 2 minutes.
Everything, the dish is ready! Before serving, be sure to sprinkle it with finely chopped green onions, grab some chips and wish everyone bon appetite!
