READY IN 55 mins

Colombian Lentils

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"This is a great starter. You can make it with a bit more water and you get somewhat of a soup, or let it cook and eat it with a plate of rice." — caro0888

Directions

Combine the lentils, water, tomato, onion, cumin, salt, and vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cook and stir at a boil until the lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes more.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 09, 2011

Great side dish! I only wish I would have doubled the recipe so I could have leftovers. Thanks for the recipe!

—CookinArgentina

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 02, 2011

This was ok, but a bit bland. I found that I had to add a lot more water to it. I also added some garlic, some pepper and some chili sauce, and garnished with green onions. It was pretty decent, but I don't think I'll make this again.

—AmyJo

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43 Ratings

Sep 02, 2011

I had to add more liquid as it cooked and I added chicken broth instead of water. My Colombian boyfriend said it was like his mother's. :)

—jennahenna

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Sep 20, 2011

Love this dish! the cumin makes it great. I also added 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, 3 cloves of garlic and a stalk of celery. Instead of regular tomatoes, I added cherry tomatoes. Red potatoes in the skin give this dish a little bit more bite. Really enjoyed this dish a lot!

—Dale&Laura

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Nov 29, 2011

This is very good. I followed the recipe exactly, except for adding some minced garlic on the advice of another reviewer. I did have to add 1/2 cup more water when I added the potatoes, just like the other reviewers. I served it as a side dish, but I can see how it could make a great soup or be lovely served over rice as a meatless meal. I will definitely make this again, thanks for the great recipe!

—ScottFamily

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Jul 11, 2011

My family loved this! I have made it several times but have changed the seasoning to give it a different flavor. Replacing water with chicken broth and cumin with thyme made for a tasty side dish with chicken.

—Joan

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Apr 23, 2012

I'm new to cooking lentils, and this looked intriguing. Noting that the author called this a "starter" recipe (she recommends modifying it to your own pleasure, yes?) I made the following changes: (a) Instead of the potatoes, I used 1/2 cup corn and 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper. (b) Like Kitchenwitch, I sauteed everything in the oil before adding the water. (c) I served the lentils over big steamy baked potatoes with a dollop of sour cream & chopped cilantro garnish. What a *wonderful* dish -- thank you!

—Christmas Joy

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Aug 01, 2012

Yum!! Made no changes except for the addition of garlic, and it turned out great. I served it over quinoa for a healthy and comforting meal. For those who felt this recipe was bland or needed something, a squeeze of lemon juice is a nice touch. Thanks so much for sharing. I will be making this again soon!!

—grainfreegirl96-No Go PRO

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Nutrition

Calories
201 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
31.1 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
5.3 g
8%

Fiber
8.2 g
33%

Protein
9.3 g
19%

Sodium
789 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Colombian Lentils

Serving Size: 1/3 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 201
Calories from Fat: 48

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g 8 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 789mg 32 %
** Potassium 428mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.1g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 8.2g 33 %
Protein 9.3g 19 %
** Sugars 3.3g
** Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C 11 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 37 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 18 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 86 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.