Mexican Chipotle Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Lentils (dry, brown or green)
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle peppers in adobo (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce
• 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups Vegetable broth (or water)
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground oregano
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt(optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Rinse lentils. Dice onion and mince garlic.

2. 2

   In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add chipotle peppers in adobo and adobo sauce, crushed tomatoes, oregano, and broth. Bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Cook (30 minutes): Add lentils and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, about 25–30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Finish: Stir in lime juice and let the stew sit 2 minutes before serving.