Beluga lentils have a particularly delicate flavor. The small black lentils are very healthy, contain a lot of protein and give the daily food the necessary nutrients. The lentils go well with a variety of dishes. With peppers and potatoes it is the perfect stew.
Beluga lentils with peppers
The perfect meal! A stew that has it all. The composition can not be better. Hearty tasting lentils with satiating potatoes and in addition peppers round everything off.
Beluga lentils with peppers
Beluga lentils give the stew a black color and a delicate aroma. Red peppers make the stew stand out in color and appetite. Fresh taste is provided by chives, which are spread over the stew at the end.
Ingredients
- 200 g beluga lentils
- 600 g potatoes
- 2 red peppers
- 2-3 spring onions
- 1 small can of tomato paste, about 3 tsp.
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 pinch of turmeric
- some coriander herb optional
- 1 bunch of parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 400 ml water as needed
Instructions
- Wash beluga lentils and place in a large pot.
- Peel the potatoes and cut into cubes.
- Wash and chop the peppers and spring onions as well.
- Add everything together to the lentils in the pot.
- Add tomato paste and fill with water.
- Simmer the whole thing for about 25 – 30 minutes until the lentils are soft.
- At the end, season with the spices and add the chopped chives on top.
Tip
There are different types of lentils. Why not cook the stew with mountain lentils? These give the stew a nutty flavor.
Interesting to know
A good whole food diet gives energy.
