Easy Lentils Side Dish

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• ¼ cup chopped green onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine lentils and water in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir potato, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into the lentils; continue cooking until the potato and lentils are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and green onion to serve.