🤤 Dhal de Lentejas con Boniato | Receta India

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and split peas are often less expensive.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers similar sweetness and texture, while regular potatoes are more economical.

Rinse lentils under cold water until clear.

Peel and dice sweet potatoes into cubes.

Chop onion, garlic, carrots, and celery finely.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced sweet potatoes, cumin, and paprika; cook for 2-3 minutes to release flavors.

Add rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in bay leaves and let steep for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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