Menestra is a traditional Ecuadorian lentil stew simmered with onion, pepper, tomato, garlic, cumin, and cilantro. Menestra is served with rice and thin grilled steaks or carne asada.
STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan on medium flame .add onions, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, cumin, achiote, salt and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro to make arefrito for the stew.
STEP 2.Cook by stirring occasionally until all the ingredients get softened. Add water and increase the flame and bring it to boil.
STEP 3.Add lentils to the pan and reduce glane to medium low. Cover the pan partially and cook until the lentils become tender.
STEP 4.Stir in the remaining cilantro and remove from the heat .
Nutrition value
587
calories per serving
47 g Fat13 g Protein26 g Carbs30 g FiberOther
Current Totals
47 g Fat
13 g Protein
26 g Carbs
30 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
26 g
Protein
13 g
Fiber
30 g
Fats
Fat
47 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
370 mg
Iron
13 mg
Vitamin A
7637 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
4 mg
Vitamin B6
1 mg
Vitamin B9
285 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
357 mg
Vitamin E
9 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
315 mg
Manganese
13 mg
Phosphorus
243 mg
Selenium
10 mcg
Zinc
3 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment