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Main course · Mexican

Potaje de Lentejas Yucateco (Yucatecan Achiote Lentil Stew, Vegan)

40 min Serves 4 ~307 kcal/serving ~£5.00 (£1.25/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendlyVeganVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 300 g red lentils
  • 1 tbsp achiote paste
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 carrots
  • 900 ml vegetable stock

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
307 kcal
Protein
20.3 g
Carbohydrate
52.2 g
of which sugars
8.2 g
Fat
1.6 g
of which saturates
0.3 g
Fibre
6.9 g
Salt
1.85 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Fry the onion, garlic cloves and carrots in a large pan for 6 minutes until starting to soften.

  2. 2

    Stir in the achiote paste and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the red lentils and vegetable stock, then bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the stew has thickened.

  5. 5

    Serve hot in bowls.

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