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Singer María Becerra’s Favorite Vegetarian Lentil Stew

The Argentine superstar shares how she cooks guiso, a traditional Argentine dish.

21/10/24
1 min read
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Superstar singer Maria Becerra loves traditional Argentine food. Even when she’s far from home, food keeps her connected to her culture and family. And guiso, a lentil stew, holds a special place in her heart. Becerra is vegan; while guiso is usually made with meat, she likes to prepare a vegetarian version of her favorite lentil stew.

Check out the ingredients below, and the full recipe here. You can order all the ingredients through DoorDash!

  • 1 onion

  • 1 scallion

  • 1 leek

  • 1/2 red bell pepper

  • 1 pound pre-cooked lentils

  • 1 can of whole peeled tomatoes

  • 1½ tsp. smoked paprika

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water

  • 2 potatoes

  • 2 carrots

  • 3 slices of squash

  • Salt to taste, pepper to taste, olive oil to taste

  • 3 Tbsp. chopped parsley