Mexican Lentil Stew
Meals don't come much cheaper than this and that is mainly down to lentils. If you love Mexican flavours, but want something other than burritos and tacos, then try out this Mexican Lentil Stew.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 shallots diced
- 4 mushrooms diced
- 250 g cooked lentils
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 400 ml boiling water
- 4 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro) chopped
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp garlic granules
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 4 cherry tomatoes quartered
- 2 jalapeños diced
Instructions
- 1Add the oil to a pan and once hot, add the shallots and mushrooms and gently cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the lentils and stir well.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, water, coriander, tomatoes, cumin, garlic and paprika and jalapeños and simmer for 10 minutes. If it starts getting a bit too dry, add a little more water.
- Serve in to bowls.
Notes
Weight Watchers Smart Points: 5
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 1240mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 49.7mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 7.6mg