One Pot Mexican Lentils: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
Simple and delicious one pot meal packed with Mexican flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in bell pepper, cumin, and chili powder; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add lentils, broth, diced tomatoes, and corn.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add jalapeños.
- You can top with cilantro or avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg