Lentil Picadillo
Picadillo is a traditional dish prepared in many Latin American countries. It is typically prepared with ground beef and often served with rice or used to fill empanadas, tacos, croquettes, or plantains. This hearty, plant-based picadillo is made with seasoned lentils and other key ingredients.
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion, finely diced
- ½ cup red/orange bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 3 cups cooked lentils
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 6 green olives, cut in half
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt and pepper or adobo, to taste
- Cilantro, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. In a skillet, sauté onion, pepper, and olives for 2 minutes.
- 2. Add tomato paste, chopped tomato, potato, red wine vinegar, vegetable broth, and spices, and cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- 3. Add lentils and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4. Season with salt and pepper (or adobo) to taste.
- 5. Stir in cilantro and serve.
Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips
- 1. You can use balsamic or apple cider vinegar instead of the red wine vinegar.
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