Spanish Lentils And Sausage.

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.

Soak lentils in water and drain them.

Heat olive oil in a large shallow pan.

Add diced potatoes, diced carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red pepper; stir-fry until softened.

Add sliced chorizo sausage and cook until fragrant.

Mix in the drained lentils and add filtered or bottled water to cover them.

Add a bay leaf (if available) and cover the pan.

Simmer for 55 minutes until lentils are tender.

Add 1/2 cup of red wine during cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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