- 1 cup lentils
 - 2 cups water
 - 1 potato, peeled and cubed
 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
 - 1 onion, chopped
 - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
 - 1/4 cup chopped green onion
 
- Combine lentils and water in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook about 20 minutes.
 - Stir potato, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper into the lentils; continue cooking until the potato and lentils are tender and cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Garnish with cilantro and green onion to serve.