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Lentejas
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Lentejas

10 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

455
Calories
15g
Protein
14g
Fat
70g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of lentils
  • 1/2 cup of chopped celery
  • 1 small red onion cut into four quarters
  • 1 teaspoon of chopped coriander/cilantro
  • 2 large potatoes, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon of oil
  • 1/2 lb of gem squash (auyama), cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon of mashed garlic
  • 1 pinch of oregano
  • Salt

Directions

1

In a pot heat the oil, add oregano, onion, garlic, celery and herbs. Stir.

2

Add the potatoes and gem squash.

3

Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.

4

Sautee at medium heat for 2 minutes.

5

Add the lentils (without the water) and stir until the lentils are very tender.

6

Add 2 cups of water and simmer at low heat until it reaches a creamy consistency. Adjust salt to taste.

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Category:Dominican Recipes

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Category:Dominican Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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