Colombian Lentils
Colombian lentils are a simple dish made with lentils, vegetables, and potatoes. You can eat them as a first course or with rice as a main meal.
The lentils are cooked in water with onion, tomato, and spices. Potatoes are added later to finish the dish.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Colombian lentils are a simple dish made with lentils, vegetables, and potatoes. You can eat them as a first course or with rice as a main meal.
The lentils are cooked in water with onion, tomato, and spices. Potatoes are added later to finish the dish.
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Ingredients 8
1.5 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
0.5 cup lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 small yellow potatoes, cubed
Instructions
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Put water, chopped onion, chopped tomato, lentils, oil, cumin, and salt in a large pot. Heat it over medium heat until it boils. Let it boil for about 30 minutes, stirring sometimes, until the lentils are soft.
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Add cubed potatoes to the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes until they are tender.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 5g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Sodium 789mg
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Total Carbohydrate 31g
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Dietary Fiber 8g
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Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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