Sunday, October 12, 2025

Julie Pacheco's Mexican Lentil Skillet


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 15 oz can corn (or scant 2 cups frozen)
  • 3 cups veggie broth
  • optional: 1 cup cheese
Directions:

  1. Add oil to pan.
  2. Sauté sweet potatoes and onions for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for another few minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste, taco seasoning, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and broth.
  5. Lower heat, cover, and cook for 25-35 minutes or until lentils are soft, stirring often.
  6. Optional: Serve topped with cheese.

Source: 5 BEST Lentil Recipes EVERYONE Should Know