Mexican Lentil Stew

A perfect meat-free Monday option, a hearty Mexican stew with a hint of spice.
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Serves 2
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30 minutes
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1 pan
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Beginner
Suitable for dairy-free, vegans and vegetarians
Ingredients
- 1 x 250g pouch of Simply Cooked Merchant Gourmet Simply Cooked Puy Lentils
- 1 tsp oil
- 4 shallots, diced
- 4 mushrooms, diced
- 1 can (400g) of chopped tomatoes
- 400ml boiling water
- 4 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- 0.5tsp of each cumin, garlic granules and paprika
- 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 jalapeños, diced
Instructions
1. Add the oil to a pan and once hot, add the shallots and mushrooms and gently cook for 3 minutes
2. Add the lentils and stir well
3. 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
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