Spicy Spanish Chorizo and Lentil Stew Recipe
Spicy Spanish Chorizo and Lentil Stew, an economical, healthy and easy to prepare dish. Lentils are full of nutrients, fibre, carbohydrates and folic acid. For a low calorie, inexpensive protein dish they can’t be beaten. Use them with cereals, eggs, nuts, seeds or meat for a complete protein meal.
Low in fats and cholesterol and extremely high folic acid which necessary for women of childbearing age and those who are pregnant. One cup of cooked lentils provides around 90% of the recommended daily allowance.
Combine lentils with vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and broccoli which are are high in Vitamin C and so help the body absorb the iron more efficiently.
Another benefit of lentils is the amount of soluble fibre they contain which is an excellent cleaner for the digestive system.
This spicy sausage and lentil recipe is an easy if not very to cook quick one-pot dish, full of nutrients and a great hearty dish which tastes even better if it is made in advance and slowly re-heated or cooked in a slow-cooker to bring out the flavour.
Experiment with the spiciest, hottest sausages you can find and you’ll be hooked on the simplicity and tastiness of this dish.
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Lentils with Spicy Spanish Chorizo
Ingredients
2 cups lentils, washed and picked clean
4 cups water
2 cups chicken stock or white wine
4 tbs olive oil
2 large tomatoes – skinned, de-seeded and chopped
2 slices bacon – cut into small pieces
2 cloves garlic - crushed
6 peppercorns
3 bay leaves
salt to taste
1.5 kg spicy chorizo sausages – cut into chunks
1 large onion - chopped
1 large carrot - diced
2 stalks celery - chopped
1 red pepper - de-seeded and chopped
Method
In a large saucepan add the lentils, water, wine or stock, oil, tomatoes, bacon, garlic, half the peppercorns, bay leaves, and salt, bring gradually to the boil and then lower the heat, cover and leave to simmer for about ½ hour.
Add the sausage chunks, onion, carrot, celery, pepper and bay leaves to the pan and simmer for a further 30 minutes.
Serving suggestions
This can be served on its own like a hearty soup or make it thicker and have it with rice. Serve with some fresh crusty wholemeal bread or focaccia. Drizzle with vinegar to taste, this also helps the absorbtion of iron.
Enjoy.
