This time I have decided to make a delicious recipe, some lentils with chorizo and potatoes. This stew with potatoes is ideal to eat on cold days, as it is served very hot. Personally, lentils are one of the legumes that I like the most; they contain more flavor than others, as well as a lot of fiber, which favors intestinal transit. In this way, it is recommended to consume this food, also rich in iron, once a week. Let’s see the recipe step by step and discover how to make lentils with chorizo.
Ingredients to make Lentils with chorizo and potatoes:
- 300 grams of Lentils
- 1 unit of Carrot
- 100 grams of long or green onion
- 4 units of Chorizo
- 2 units of Potatoes
- 2 units of Tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon of garlic paste
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 unit of Avocado
- 1 teaspoon fresh coriander
How to make Lentils with Chorizo and Potatoes:
1.Before making the recipe for lentils with chorizo and potatoes, you must prepare the ingredients of the recipe.
2.Remember that you must hydrate the lentils in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking them.
3.Cook the lentils in a deep pot until they are soft or at the desired doneness.
4.Now we are going to make a base sauce, which will flavor our lentil recipe. Then, you must chop the tomato, the smoked paprika, the long or green onion and grate the carrot. Take these ingredients to a pan over medium heat with a little sunflower oil, salt, pepper and garlic paste to taste. Sauté for a few minutes.
Tip: If you don’t want to use smoked paprika, add normal paprika.
5.While the soffit is cooking, peel the potatoes and cut them into medium squares. Then, add them to the pot where you have the previously cooked lentils.
6.Also add the sliced chorizo, oregano and cumin to the pot. Mix the ingredients of the lentil stew with potatoes very well and rectify the flavor. If you wish, you can add any other ingredient of your choice.
7.Lastly, add the base sauce to the pot where you have the lentils with chorizo and potatoes , lower the heat and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
8.Serve the braised lentils with chorizo and potatoes adding some diced avocado and finely chopped coriander. This recipe is ideal to consume on cold days, as it contains a lot of flavor and regulates our body temperature. You can accompany the dish with white rice. Enjoy!
