MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: LENTEJAS EN SU JUGO 🥑

1. Rinse the lentils and put to the side. 
2. Roast the tomatillos, 1/4 onion, 3 garlic, and jalapeño using your preferred method. (Air fry at 375° F for 8-10 minutes) 
3. Once roasted, blend with cilantro, low sodium chicken bouillon, and 1/2 cup water. Put to the side. 
4. Heat a pot with ~12 cups of water
5. Add the lentils and cover. (lentils need 45-50 minutes to cook so set a timer) 
6. Chop 1/4 of an onion and bacon. 
7. In a separate pan, add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the pan. 
8. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. 
9. After 5 minutes, add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent. 
10. Add the bacon back to the beef mixture or keep to the side (this is a preference)
11. Add the beef mixture and salsa verde to the lentejas. Mix well and cover. 
12. If needed add more water and/or seasonings. 
13. Cook until lentils are firm enough to hold their shape but can be smashed with a spoon. 
14. Each serving is 2 cups of lentejas. Add toppings of choice - 40 grams of avocado in video.