Lentejas caseras con chorizo rápidas, sin patatas | Receta de la abuela

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.

Rinse lentils under cold water and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and paprika; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced chorizo and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed lentils and bay leaves.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes.

Check lentils for tenderness; add more broth if necessary during cooking.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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