Vegan Picadillo Lentil Stew with Peppers and Green Olives

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 1 cup vegetable broth or water
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 10 green olives, pitted and sliced in half lengthwise
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Pick over the lentils to remove any that look too dark or too light, rinse the lentils and put them in a medium-sized saucepan.
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3. Pick over the lentils to remove any that...