Easy Lentils Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 2 cups water
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Directions

Combine lentils and water in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook about 20 minutes.

Stir potato, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into the lentils; continue cooking until the potato and lentils are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and green onion to serve.