Lentejas Colombianas (Colombian Lentil Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Lentils
• 6 cups Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Potato
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Oregano
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Rinse lentils in a colander.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add tomato, carrot, and potato. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. 4Stir in lentils, water, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
5. 5Stir in cilantro and serve hot.

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