5 BEST Lentil Recipes EVERYONE Should Know

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
• 1 large Sweet Potato (peeled and diced into ½‑inch cubes)
• 0.5 medium White Onion (diced)
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste (regular tomato paste)
• 1.5 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)
• 14 ounce Diced Tomatoes (canned, undrained)
• 3 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium; can substitute vegetable broth)
• 15 ounce Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounce Corn (drained (canned) or frozen)
• 1 cup Lentils (dry, rinsed; brown or green preferred)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional; can use Monterey Jack)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped fresh)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Dice half of a white onion and peel and dice one large sweet potato into uniform ½‑inch cubes.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics and Sweet Potato

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp minced garlic, the diced sweet potato, and the diced onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until the sweet potato begins to soften.

   Time: PT7M

3. Rinse Lentils

   Measure 1 cup dry lentils and place them in a mesh strainer. Rinse under cold running water, shaking the strainer to remove any debris.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Remaining Ingredients

   Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1½ tbsp taco seasoning, the 14‑oz can of diced tomatoes (with juices), 3 cups chicken broth, 15‑oz drained black beans, 15‑oz drained corn, and the rinsed lentils.

   Time: PT2M

5. Simmer

   Cover the skillet with a lid (or foil) and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring once every 8–10 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

6. Finish with Cheese

   Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Season with fresh black pepper and chopped cilantro. Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, or extra cheese. Serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

10 g