Lentejas

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Lentils
• 1/2 cup of chopped celery
• 1 small red onion cut into four quarters
• 1 teaspoon of chopped coriander/cilantro
• 2 large potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1/2 lb of gem Squash (auyama), cut into small cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon of mashed garlic
• 1 pinch of oregano
• salt

Directions

1. In a pot heat the oil, add oregano, Onion, garlic, celery and herbs. Stir.
2. Add the potatoes and gem Squash.
3. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients.
4. Sautee at medium heat for 2 minutes.
5. Add the Lentils (without the water) and stir until the Lentils are very tender.
6. Add 2 cups of water and simmer at low heat until it reaches a creamy consistency. Adjust salt to taste.