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How to Make Vegetarian Mexican Lentil Stew Lentejas guisadas

Mexican Lentil Stew (Lentejas Guisadas)

Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Instant Pot
  • Small Pot
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Green or Brown Lentils
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3-5 Chili peppers chile de arbol
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 4-5 cups stock Use vegetable stock or chicken stock. I use vegetarian maggi cubes.
  • Cilantro for garnish
  • 1/2 onion

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl soak the lentils for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add the lentils to the instant pot. at 1/4 of onion, and salt or bullion of your choice (I used 2 veggie bouillon cubes).
  • Set the instant pot to bean/chili for 20-25 minutes. Seal the vent and let it cook.
  • In a small pot add some water and set it to medium heat. Add 1/4 onion, 2 tomatoes, and 3-5 dried chili peppers (add more if you want it spicer), and boil for a few minutes.
  • After 5-7 minutes add these ingredients to a blender, add salt or veggie bouillon to taste and blend.After the instant pot beeps, vent out the steam and add the tomato puree.
  • Place the lid back on the instant pot and let it cook for 5-7 minutes.Vent the pot, Serve, garnish with a little cilantro (optional), and enjoy.
Keyword Lentejas Guisadas, Lentil soup, Mexican Lentil Soup, Mexican lentil Stew