Easy Lentils Side Dish

Description

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 4

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