Lentils are a highly recommended legume due to their high amount of iron. However, this is not the only benefit that it brings to our body, and it is that they are rich in other essential minerals such as phosphorus and potassium, in vitamins of group B, A, C and E, and fiber. For all these reasons, taking them at least once a week is essential to promote cardiovascular health and help regulate cholesterol levels.
For its part, chicken is a type of white meat that provides very few calories; it also contains essential minerals such as phosphorus and selenium and proteins. In this way, it fits perfectly with the lentils and we can prepare a simple dish that is nutritious, energetic ,and, above all, delicious. If you are tired of cooking lentils always in the same way, keep reading and discover how to make lentils with chicken and potatoes, an easy and ideal recipe to get children to consume these foods that provide them with so many benefits.
Ingredients to make Lentils with Chicken and Potatoes:
- 300 grams of Lentils (hydrated from the night before)
- 180 grams of cooked chicken shredded
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 sprig of thyme
- 5 potatoes
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 2 branches of green onion
- 1 teaspoon of garlic paste
- 1 pinch of salt and pepper
How to make Lentils with Chicken and Potatoes:
1. To start making our recipe for lentils with chicken and potatoes, the first step is to pre-list all the ingredients.
2. Remove the water where we had hydrated the lentils. Once they are well-drained, take them to a pot with new water until it covers them. Also place laurel and thyme to taste. Cook the lentils until soft. Reserve them.
If you don’t know how to cook lentils, you can take a look at the lentil ceviche recipe and look at its preparation.
3.While the lentils are cooking, wash and cut the onion and tomatoes very finely to make a stew. By adding this type of ingredient that enhances the flavor of lentils with chicken, we will make it easier for children to eat the dish.
4.Take advantage and also peel and cut the potatoes into medium squares as seen in the photo.
5.We will cook the potatoes in a separate pot with water, until they are soft. Reserve to add later in the preparation and cook, like this, the lentils with chicken and potatoes.
6.Bring a pan to medium heat, add a teaspoon of oil and add the onion and tomato. Make a sauce and add the potatoes, mixing everything very well. Turn off and reserve our base stew.
7.In another pan, fry the shredded chicken with a small teaspoon of garlic paste, salt and pepper. Sauté a little and turn off the heat.
