Easy Lentils Side Dish - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.