Chilean

Locro de Lentejas

Name: Locro de Lentejas
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chilean
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 carrot, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups water or vegetable broth

A hearty Chilean lentil stew with vegetables and spices.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
Add tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and bay leaf; cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in lentils and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Season with salt to taste and serve warm.

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