INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
oil
1
red onion, diced
1
bell pepper, diced
3
tomatoes, diced
6
garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp
cumin
1 tsp
achiote powder or ground achiote
4 tbsp
chopped cilantro
~7 cups of water
1 lb
lentils, rinsed
Salt
Green or ripe plantain - optional (see notes at the end)
Side dishes:
Ecuadorian style rice
Carne asada
Fried ripe plantains or patacones/fried green plantains
Tomato and onion curtido