RECETA / Lentejas estofadas con chorizo a fuego de leña

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika + ground pork

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

green lentils

🥗Healthier: brown lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Brown lentils are more accessible and affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

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

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

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

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

Mix in green lentils, diced tomato, bay leaf, and smoked paprika; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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