Red Pepper Scotch Bonnet Stewed Lentils
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 thumb of ginger
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper cut in half (remove seeds for less heat)
- 2 medium red onions
- 2 red bell pepper
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 x 400g tinned tomatoes
- 1 - 2 cups of water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 vegan stock cube
- Garnish with fresh coriander
Preparation
Heat a little oil in a pot over medium heat
Add chopped red onions, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper; sauté until softened and fragrant
Stir in sweet smoked paprika, dried thyme, and curry powder; cook for 1 minute to release flavors
Add chopped red bell peppers, dried lentils, tinned tomatoes, 1-2 cups of water, vegan stock cube, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-30 minutes, adding more water if needed to achieve desired consistency
Garnish with fresh coriander before serving