LENTILS WITH CHORIZO, GREENS AND YELLOW RICE
Interpretations of beans and rice - a humble, hearty, filling and delicious meal - are found throughout the world, made with various types of dried bean (sometimes called peas). In many versions, the cooked rice and beans are folded together in the pot. Others, like this one, serve the rice on the side. Here, lentils are cooked Spanish-style, with chorizo and greens for a thick stew. If you want it to be soupier, thin it with a little water or broth, and feel free to omit the sausage to make it vegetarian.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, beans, grains and rice, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the lentils: Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion, stir to coat with oil, and season well with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium, add chorizo and continue to cook mixture until chorizo has browned a bit. Add cumin, garlic and pimentón, and stir to combine.
- Add lentils to pot and pour in 6 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 teaspoon salt, then turn down to a low simmer. Keep pot covered with lid ajar, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes, until well cooked and porridgelike. (Add a small amount of water to loosen slightly if necessary.)
- Add the chard, pushing down to help it wilt. Put on lid and cook 15 minutes more until chard is well cooked. Stir to combine with lentils.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice: Rinse rice well in a bowl of cold water until water runs clear, then drain. Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened and starting to color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, salt and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to very low. Cook for 15 minutes, then turn it off and leave to steam with the lid on for up to 30 minutes.
- To serve, put a large ladle of stewed lentils in a low wide soup bowl and place a large spoonful of rice next to it. Sprinkle with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 557, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 705 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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MD RANA Hssan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the chorizo was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Suzie Iyals
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Damian Jansen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish was actually really good. The chorizo and greens added a lot of flavor, and the yellow rice was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
hajji Shabbir
[email protected]This was a good recipe, but I made a few changes. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and I added some chopped carrots and celery. It turned out great!
Celia Cabrera
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the chorizo was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
jamonte Porter
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish was actually really good. The chorizo and greens added a lot of flavor, and the yellow rice was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
Bokamoso Thakadu
[email protected]This was a good recipe, but I made a few changes. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth, and I added some chopped carrots and celery. It turned out great!
Robby
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the chorizo was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Damilola Ibrahim
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used smoked paprika instead of regular paprika and it gave the dish a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ronan Carlin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish was actually really good. The chorizo and greens added a lot of flavor, and the yellow rice was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.
Malik Nasir
[email protected]This was a good recipe, but I made a few changes. I used brown lentils instead of green lentils, and I added some chopped tomatoes and bell peppers. It turned out great!
Moo Man
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the chorizo was delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Isabell Harris
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.
Hamza Ali
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The lentils were hearty and filling, the chorizo added a nice spice, and the greens and yellow rice were a great addition. I would definitely make this again.
Bentley
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy to make dish. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it was still very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tania Haseeb
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the chorizo gave it a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
London Richardson
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The lentils were tender and flavorful, the chorizo added a nice smoky flavor, and the greens and yellow rice were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.