Lentils. As loved by some as hated by others. In my case they are loved, and very much! Since it is without a doubt my favorite legume and it is not lacking in my table either in summer or in winter. When the cold sets in, they are the protagonists of spoon dishes like these lentils with chorizo and tomato that I teach you how to prepare.
When it’s hot they become part of my salads, some of which you can also see. Lentils with chorizo are a classic of Spanish cuisine. At home I make them with vegetables that I grind and camouflage, thus avoiding hearing that we don’t like vegetables and everyone eats so deliciously! I hope you are encouraged with this stew that with the cold that accompanies us these days, you want a lot.
Ingredients to make Lentils with Chorizo and Tomato:
- 200 grams of lentils
- 2 pieces of sausage
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of minced garlic
- 3 ripe tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 splash of extra virgin olive oil
How to make Lentils with Chorizo and Tomato:
1.To prepare the lentils with chorizo and tomato, the day before we put the legumes to soak. To do this, we put them in a bowl and add water, leaving them on the kitchen counter.
2.The next day we drain them and wash them well. We put them in a pan with water (it should cover at least a couple of fingers above the lentils) and put them on the fire so that they cook. We remove from time to time and we are testing to see if they begin to be soft.
Tip: If necessary, add more water during cooking, but not too much so that they are not too runny.
3.Meanwhile we are preparing the base or sauce of the lentils with chorizo. To do this, peel the garlic, cut it into slices and put it in a frying pan with a splash of olive oil on the heat.
4.Peel and chop the onion and add it to the pan. Stir occasionally. Peel and chop the carrot and put it in the pan. And finally, peel and cut the tomatoes into small pieces or grate them and add them to the pan. Stir frequently until the vegetables are done and we have the sauce ready. We can leave it as it is or pass it through the blender. We booked.
5.When the lentils with tomato and onion are almost soft, we cut the chorizo into pieces and add it to the pot. We also put salt, black pepper, paprika and a little garlic. Mix well and let the lentils with chorizo finish cooking.
6.When they are almost ready, add the soffit, stir well and let the lentils with chorizo and tomato cook for at least 10 or 15 more minutes. If necessary, we rectify the salt point. Bon appetite!
