Lentejas Estofadas
Spanish braised lentils with tomato, garlic, and bay leaf. A rustic, warming one-pot dinner that's naturally vegetarian and ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in broth and add rinsed lentils. Stir to combine.
Step 5
Add canned tomatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 6
Simmer uncovered until lentils are tender but not mushy, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8
Serve hot, drizzled with olive oil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3–4 quart)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- knife
- cutting board
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