Stewed Lentils

Ingredients

4 cups preheated water

1 ½ cup Lentil peas

½ cup carrot diced

1 medium potatoe

¼ cup garlic chopped

½ cup celery chopped

2 Tbsp chicken bouillon

1 Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp oregano

½ tsp black pepper

2 cloves

3 stems thyme

1 Tbsp Italian herb seasoning

1Tbsp tomato paste

Add at end of process if extra seasoning is needed:

1 pack Sazon seasoning

Instructions

Cook time: 30-35min on medium heat

1. Add oil to cover the bottom of pot. Once heated, Sautee onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic.

2. Then add prewashed lentil peas and stir for 1-2min.

3. Add black pepper, Italian seasoning, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cloves, chicken bouillon and stir thoroughly.

4. Then add 4 cups water and stir. Add thyme and bay leaves, stir, and add pot cover.

5. Cook for 15-20min, remove pot cover, and check lentil for tenderness. Liquide will be reduced. After 15-20min, add carrot, potatoes, tomato paste, and an additional 1 cup of water for 10 minutes or until tender.

6. Check for flavor/ saltiness, add pack of Sazon and complete seasoning.