Recipe for Savory Spanish Lentils
This Spanish lentil recipe is a true tribute to Mediterranean cuisine. With simple yet flavorful ingredients, including aromatic chorizo, bacon, and tomatoes, this comforting dish is perfect for family or friends' meals. The cooking of the lentils, which pair wonderfully with the other ingredients, not only adds a delicious texture but also a nice dose of plant-based protein. Whether you are a legume lover or just looking to vary your dishes, this recipe will find its place on your table. It is ideal as a main dish, served with a simple salad or even some good crusty bread for dipping. Furthermore, this dish is easily adaptable: you can add vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for an even richer taste. Finally, serve it hot and let your guests indulge!
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 mn
- Servings: for 6 people
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- - 500 g of green lentils
- - one chorizo, mild or spicy according to your preference
- - 350 g of canned crushed tomatoes
- - 200 g of bacon, plain or salted according to your taste
- - 300 g of ground beef
- - 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- - 2 onions, peeled and chopped
- - a few sprigs of parsley, for the final touch
Preparation
1. Start by placing the lentils in a large pot of boiling water and let them cook for about 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic, onion, and parsley.
3. In a skillet, sauté this mixture in a drizzle of olive oil until everything is lightly golden.
4. Then add the ground beef and bacon, and cook until the meat is nicely browned.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, followed by the chorizo that you have previously sliced into thin rounds.
6. Let everything simmer for about 5 minutes before mixing the drained lentils into the sauce.
And there you go, it's ready to enjoy!
Recommended wine
a good Bordeaux