Salsa Lentils

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked green lentils
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped red onions
  • 14 cup garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 cups salsa (recommended Old El Paso Thick n Chunky Salsa)
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) canchopped green chilies
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    In a big pan, bring 6 cups water to a boil over high heat; add in lentils; boil 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally; drain.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot.
  3. 3
    Add in onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
  4. 4
    Add lentils and remaining ingredients except cilantro; mix well; bring to a boil.
  5. 5
    Decrease heat to med-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Add cilantro; mix well.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat; if desired, serve with hot cooked brown or white rice.

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