EASY LENTILS SIDE DISH

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This great side dish is a family recipe and goes great with rice and any meat.

Provided by diaznanc

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup lentils
2 cups water
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Combine lentils and water in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook about 20 minutes.
  • Stir potato, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into the lentils; continue cooking until the potato and lentils are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and green onion to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 12.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 306.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tierra R
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and healthy side dishes, and this one fits the bill perfectly.


Md Morshed Islam Musfik
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lentils are always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing.


Mr ceez Sims
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious.


Chumu Bae
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Loved it! The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suna Adhikari
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Easy and delicious! I made this for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the flavors and the lentils were cooked perfectly.


Joshua Jones
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The lentils were a bit mushy for my taste, but the flavors were great. I'll try cooking them for a shorter time next time.


Dj__ Meher___
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This recipe is a keeper! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced. I added some chopped cilantro and it made the dish even more flavorful.


Oliver Nizel
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Great recipe! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were on point. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a hit with the family.


Ff Master
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious and nutritious side dish. The lentils were tender and flavorful, and the spices added a nice touch of warmth. Will definitely be making this again!


Aljang Rai
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Loved this recipe! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I added a bit of extra cumin and chili powder, and it turned out perfect. Definitely will be making this again.