Lentejas rojas con pepino | Receta fácil y rápida

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: brown lentils

Green lentils maintain texture better, while brown lentils are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and richer in flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is still healthy.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano can provide similar aromatic qualities.

Rinse the red lentils and set aside.

In a pot, heat some oil and sauté the chopped leeks and garlic until fragrant.

Add the chopped cucumbers and green chiles, and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in the cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, chili powder, and asafetida.

Pour in the water and bring to a boil.

Add the lentils and salt, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender.

Serve warm.

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