Stewed Lentils

Name: Stewed Lentils
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Botswana
Ingredients: 300 g dry green lentils; 250 g carrots; 200 g tomatoes; 150 g onion; 20 g olive oil; 1200 ml water; 4 g salt

Stewed Lentils: a homemade version with precise quantities and detailed steps.

Ingredients

300 g dry green lentils
250 g carrots
200 g tomatoes
150 g onion
20 g olive oil
1200 ml water
4 g salt

Preparation

Sort and rinse the lentils. Mince onion and carrots.

Sauté the onion and carrots in oil for 5 minutes.

Add lentils and water, bring to a simmer then cook for 25 minutes, or longer depending on the product, until tender.

Add tomatoes and salt; cook for another 10 minutes without draining. Divide into 4 portions.