Mexican-Style Lentils with Vegetables

Name: Mexican-Style Lentils with Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Red lentils

Simple to prepare, flavorful and nourishing! Red lentils cook quickly and pair well with mixed vegetables and aromatic spices. This easy plant-based dish is suitable for lunch, dinner or a filling side.

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Updated : 31 August, 2026

Easy

About 20 min.

Ingredients

500 grams

Red lentils

400 grams

Frozen vegetables

1 teaspoon

Curcuma

1 liter

Water

1.5 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Pepper

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

Prepare the lentils, spices, frozen vegetables, salt, pepper and water.

Step 2

Rinse the red lentils several times. Drain them thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve or colander.

Step 3

Place the rinsed lentils in a preheated deep frying pan. Pour in the water or vegetable broth and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Add the turmeric, salt and ground pepper. Cover and simmer for another 10–15 minutes.

Step 5

Add the frozen vegetables.

Step 6

Cover the pan and bring the mixture back to a boil over medium heat.

Step 7

Stir well, reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

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