Lentejas con Chorizo

Lentejas con Chorizo

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Spanish · 60 min · Beans · gluten-free, dairy-free

415 cal 22g protein 48g carbs 15g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 2 cups (14 oz) brown lentils
  • 2 1/2 oz cooking chorizo
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 carrots
  • 1 potato
  • 2 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp sweet pimenton
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Soften the chopped onion and carrots in olive oil for 6 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced chorizo and fry 3 minutes to release its paprika oil.
  3. Stir in the pimenton and tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
  4. Add the rinsed lentils, diced potato, bay leaf, and 5 cups water.
  5. Bring to a boil, then simmer 35 minutes until the lentils are tender.
  6. Season and rest 5 minutes so the broth thickens before serving.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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