Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Lentejas con chorizo, jamón y patatas

Login to Save
🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
4.7K views👍 57
L
La cocina de Yiyi

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Spanish Lentils and Sausage

Cultural Context

Originating from the heart of Spain, Lentejas con Chorizo is a traditional dish that showcases the country's love for hearty, comforting meals. Often enjoyed during colder months, this dish is a staple in Spanish households, reflecting the agricultural roots of the region with its use of lentils and local sausage. Today, it has been embraced globally, with variations appearing in many cultures, each adding their unique twist to this classic.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
250 gramos de lentejas
200 gramos de chorizo dulce
150 gramos de jamón serrano a tacos
1 pimiento verde
1/2 cebolla
1 zanahoria
2 patatas
1 pastilla de caldo concentrado de carne
4 ajos
1 hoja pequeña de laurel
Pimienta
sal
aceite de oliva virgen extra

chorizo sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh garnish at a lower cost.

1

Cortar la zanahoria, el pimiento y la cebolla a taquitos pequeños.

2

Poner en una cazuela un buen chorro de aceite de oliva y rehogar ligeramente los tacos de jamón.

3

Añadir 1 litro de agua.

4

Lavar las lentejas e incorporarlas.

5

Añadir la hoja de laurel y el caldo concentrado y cuece 30 minutos.

6

Añadir el chorizo y cuece media hora.

7

Añadir las verduras troceadas y los ajos.

8

Cuece 10 minutos y añade las patatas a gajos.

9

Cuece 25 minutos y corrige de sal.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

cazuela

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Lentejas con Chorizo
Local Name: Lentejas con Chorizo

More Spanish Lentils and Sausage Videos

(13 videos)

Similar Spanish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(23 videos)