Description
A cozy, flavor-packed pot of comfort blending earthy lentils with smoky spices and sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup diced sweet potatoes (1/2 inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups broth of choice
- Cheddar cheese, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and sweet potatoes; cook until softened.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning, serve, and top with cheddar cheese.
Notes
For a vegan version, omit cheddar and finish with avocado slices or cashew crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vegetarian, lentils, Mexican, comfort food, healthy, one-pot meal