Grandma's Lentils with Vegetables

• 250g green lentils
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• to taste salt and black pepper
• 2 liters of water

👨‍🍳 Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a little olive oil over medium heat until tender.

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the chopped carrots and red bell pepper, and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Step 3: Stir in the lentils, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.

4. 4

   Step 4: Pour the water into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

5. 5

   Step 5: Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

💡 Chef's tip

The trick to perfect lentils is to cook them slowly and without salt until they are nearly tender, then add the salt to ensure they finish cooking properly.