Colombian-Style Lentils with Potatoes
These Colombian lentils combine tender lentils and potatoes with a flavorful base of tomato, onion, cumin, and salt. Serve them as a warming first course or spoon them over hot, fluffy rice for a satisfying main dish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Colombian-Style Lentils with Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 88
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 65
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, onion, tomato, lentils, oil, cumin, and salt in a large pot over medium heat; bring to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Add potatoes; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 244.48 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.72 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 46.0 g 17%
- Total Fat 5.76 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.73 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 54.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 9.64 g Good Source 34%
- Total Sugars 6.1 g --
- Added Sugars 4.95 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 73.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.35 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1037.36 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 2.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 38.95 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Colombian Style Lentils with Potatoes is made with 8 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Cumin, Lentils, Onion, and Salt. Each serving provides about 244.48 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Colombian-Style Lentils with Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Cumin, Lentils, Onion, Salt, Tomato. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Colombian-Style Lentils with Potatoes?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Colombian-Style Lentils with Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Colombian-Style Lentils with Potatoes healthy?
- Colombian-Style Lentils with Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 244.48 calories and 7.72 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.95 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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