MEXICAN LENTIL STEW
cheap recipe! from "Budget Bytes" - http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2009/12/mexican-lentil-stew-923-recipe-077.html
Provided by ellie3763
Categories Stew
Time 30m
Yield 18 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring the 2 cups of lentils and 4 cups of water to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn off the heat and let sit with a lid on for about 20 minutes.
- While the lentils are cooking, begin the stew. Finely dice the onions and cook over medium heat in 2 Tbsp of olive oil. While the onions begin to cook, finely dice the garlic and add to the pot. While the onions and garlic cook, finely chop the celery and then add to the pot.
- Cook the onions, garlic and celery until they are soft but not brown. Add the cans of diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, turmeric, cumin, chili powder and the hot sauce. Continue to cook over medium heat until hot.
- At this point, the lentils should have absorbed the water and become soft. Add the lentils and any remaining water to the soup mixture. Stir well and slightly mash using the back of your spoon.
- Once the entire mixture is hot, add a handful of chopped cilantro and taste test to see if you want any more heat (hot sauce) or salt and pepper.
- You can either add the juice of lime to the pot or serve the bowls of stew with a wedge of lime. I like the wedge of lime because it makes for a pretty presentation and that way people can choose whether or not they want it.
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Stacy Tavaves
s_t@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe! It's easy to follow and the stew turns out delicious. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices.
Olayinka Abayomi
abayomi.o46@gmail.comThis stew is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the avocado and cilantro.
Kandy Landy
kandy@yahoo.comI love this stew! It's so hearty and flavorful. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is incredibly delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kasumba Aisha
kasumba.aisha@hotmail.frThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The stew is flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
FS Faisal
faisal.fs@yahoo.comThis stew is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the sweet potatoes and corn.
Colin O'Brien
colin_o19@hotmail.comI love this stew! It's so hearty and flavorful. The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is incredibly delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Kalluto Zoldyck
k-zoldyck@gmail.comThis is a great recipe! It's easy to follow and the stew turns out delicious. I love the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices.
Thair Khan
khan.t@hotmail.comThis stew is delicious! The lentils are cooked perfectly and the broth is very flavorful. I love the addition of the avocado and cilantro.
Sackboiy
sackboiy@hotmail.comI've made this stew several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the sweet potatoes and corn.
shuri chemeda
c.shuri51@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The stew is flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Patrick Confidence
p.c66@yahoo.comI love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Aksithi Kumar
kumaraksithi85@yahoo.comThis stew is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with healthy ingredients and the flavors are fantastic.
Wazir Talpur
w.talpur@gmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover lentils. The stew is hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.
peter justin
justinp92@hotmail.comThis stew was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The lentils were tender and the broth was flavorful.
Hghj Chkjg
chkjg6@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.
Matthew Bland
b-m@hotmail.co.ukThis is my new favorite lentil stew recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the sweet potatoes and corn.
Tony Gutierrez
tonyg95@hotmail.frI made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like lentils.
King khairpur
k@hotmail.comThis stew was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices. It's a great weeknight meal.
Mr Ahmed
a@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but this stew changed my mind. The lentils were so flavorful and hearty, and the broth was incredibly delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!
Martin Cassar
martin.c13@yahoo.comThis Mexican lentil stew was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.