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

LENTEJAS CON CHORIZO (COCINA DE LA ABUELA)

Login to Save
🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
5.8M views👍 50K
H
hispacocina

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Classic Spanish Lentil Stew

Cultural Context

Spanish lentil stew, or 'lentejas', has roots in the rustic kitchens of Spain, where it was a staple for families. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it reflects the Mediterranean diet's emphasis on legumes and vegetables. This hearty dish is often enjoyed in colder months and is a symbol of comfort food in Spanish culture. Today, variations exist across the globe, with many adding unique spices or ingredients to suit local tastes.

SpanishESmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
200 gr. de lentejas pardinas
120 gr. de chorizo fresco
1 zanahoria
1 cebolla mediana
2 dientes de ajo
chorro de aceite de oliva
pimentón
cominos
1 litro de agua
sal

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and split peas are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika maintains flavor while sweet paprika is usually cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and using seasoned water is cost-effective.

1

Prepare a sofrito with garlic, onion, and carrot.

2

Add slices of fresh chorizo to the sofrito and sauté.

3

Stir in a pinch of paprika and the lentils.

4

Add 1 liter of water, salt, and cumin.

5

Cook slowly until the lentils are tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Also Known As

LentejasLentil Soup
Local Name: Lentejas a la española

More Classic Spanish Lentil Stew Videos

(8 videos)

Similar Spanish Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(23 videos)