Arroz con Menestra

2 T
1/4
1
1
1
3/4 t
1 t
4 c
1 c
1/2 t
oil
onion
tomato
carrot
celery stalk
salt
cumin
water
lentils
veg/beef base (or 1/4 t more salt)
Soak lentils for an hour (in hot water) to overnight. Rinse and drain. Dice tomato and onion, then fry with celery and carrot in oil with cumin and salt until soft. Add lentils, water, and beef bullion. Bring to boil and simmer until lentils are tender (about 40 minutes or more). Serve over rice with fried eggs, fried ripe plantain, and fresh tomato slices.Makes 7 servings.

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