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Lentil stew with rice - Arroz con menestra de lentejas

Layla Pujol
  • minutes
  • Serves 6 to 8

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