Spanish Recipe: Lentils with Mushrooms - Lentejas con Champiñones

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are more affordable and readily available.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces costs while still providing a base.

Rinse lentils under cold water and drain after soaking for 8 hours.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onion and chopped garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in sliced cremini mushrooms and cook until browned.

Add soaked lentils, chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, and seasonings; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until lentils are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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