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Lentejas con arroz y cebolla caramelizada

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Aceite La Masia

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Spanish Lentils with Rice

Cultural Context

Spanish Lentils with Rice, or Lentejas con Arroz, is a traditional dish rooted in Spain's agricultural heritage. It showcases the humble lentil, a staple in many Mediterranean diets, and reflects the resourcefulness of Spanish cuisine in utilizing local ingredients. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting, hearty meal, especially during colder months. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Spain, with variations appearing in various cultures, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
100 gr. de arroz redondo
2 cebollas
400 gr. de lentejas cocidas
1 cdta. de comino
½ cdta. de cúrcuma
¼ cdta. de canela
Sal
Pimienta
Aceite Selección Cooperativa La Masía
AOVE Olivar Tradicional La Masía

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Water is a cost-effective base without added sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cumin

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger provides a different but complementary spice.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often more affordable and adds texture.

1

En una sartén con un poco de Aceite Selección Cooperativa La Masía, cocinamos a fuego medio hasta caramelizar 2 cebollas cortadas en juliana con sal.

2

Añadimos 1 cdta. de comino, ½ cdta. de cúrcuma, ¼ cdta. de canela y pimienta. Mezclamos e incorporamos 400 gr. de lentejas cocidas y 100 gr. de arroz cocido. Mezclamos de nuevo.

3

Servimos acompañando con yogur griego, un poco de AOVE Olivar Tradicional La Masía y un toque de pimienta.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

sartén

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Lentejas con Arroz
Local Name: Lentejas con Arroz

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