Lentils with chorizo

This dish is my little daughter's favorite. Whenever you ask her: what do you want for dinner? She answers: “lentils".

The truth is that we all like them a lot and once a week, at the very least, I do them.

Before having the Thermomix I also made them in the pot, but since I make them in this wonderful robot I like them much more. They are made slowly and are perfect, whole. Since at the beginning we peel and mash the vegetables, we only find the lentils and potatoes, that's why the children that they do not like to find the vegetables, they take them perfectly. In case you don't have a peeler yet, here is one at a good price:

Another option is, once the lentils with Thermomix, make them puree and it is also very rich.

Before starting to make the lentils with chorizo ​​in Thermomix, I put them in remojo one or two hours.

Equivalences with TM21

Lentils are one of the typical and classic dishes. So, just by saying these two adjectives about them, we know that our weekly menus cannot be missing. They are perfect for the harsh and cold days of winter, although at other times they can also be consumed. Do you want to know how to prepare delicious lentils?

How to make lentils in Thermomix

Making lentils in Thermomix is ​​very comfortable, as easy as adding all the ingredients and programming 45 minutes, 100º, spoon speed, left turn. Of course, the success as always in this type of recipes will be in using very good quality ingredients.

Prepare them without soaking

One of the drawbacks of legume dishes is that we have to think about them a little in advance and planning, since we must have the legume soaked the day before.

However, for lentils we can use the pardina lentil variety, which are the smallest, that we can cook them directly, without soaking. The time will be about 45 or 60 minutes, according to your taste, but they will be al dente and they will be very tasty.

But, if you can, the ideal is to let them soak a couple of hours before, so they will be a little softer.

With pot lentils

And, of course, an express solution of those that we like so much because they save our lives in a matter of minutes. If you want to prepare a quick drink, in 20 minutes we will have some delicious lentilss.

For that, we will use pot lentils, which are already cooked. We drain them and add them to the thermomix glass together with the ingredients that we want to use. Of course, the amount of water must be less than with the traditional preparation, since the cooking time will be less. So just covering them lightly will be more than enough.

Be careful, if we are going to use raw meats, we must use them already cooked previously because with only 20 minutes of cooking they would be raw. I recommend using sausage or smoked bacon already cooked or butcher sausages.

How to prepare a lentil stew

The key ingredients for a good lentil stew are of two types: meats and vegetables.

For meats we can use chorizo, bacon, sausages, ribs or blood sausage. There are also those who use chicken. Be careful if any of them are salted, so that we can remove them beforehand.

And as vegetables we also have infinite possibilities: potato, carrots, turnip greens, chard, spinach, red pepper and green pepper, leek, celery, diced tomato, fried tomato… whatever you like the most!

In the end, it is about making a good stew, with the best ingredients and those that we like the most, those that we have more hand or those that are in season.

How to make lentils with chorizo ​​in a pot

The making of the classics lentils with chorizo, it does not have any complications. In addition, we are going to use a regular pot, so you can choose an express pot and it will take you much less time in the kitchen. Everyone can freely choose their type of pot!

Similarly, the result will be more than perfect. Of course, remember that the so-called brown lentil is always better. This does not need to be soaked. Otherwise, the night before it is advisable to soak the lentils with plenty of water. The Ingredients that we mark below are for about two people, so, if you are more at home, you will only have to double. Shall we get down to work?

• First of all, let's take 225 lentils gr in the chosen pot.
• Cut an onion and four garlic cloves into small pieces. We also add them to the pot with a little olive oil.
• Now, we need to incorporate the chorizo ​​into our lentils. Cut them into not very thick pieces. For two people you can add 100 grams of chorizo.
• To all this, we are going to add four glasses of cold water. This has to cover well everything that we have added to our pot. A little salt, sweet paprika and you can finish it with a pinch of oregano.
• If you have chosen pressure cooker, let it boil. Once this happens, cover and close it keeping it in position 2. Then, you will cook for about 9 minutes, approximately. Remember that before opening the lid again, you have to remove pressure so as not to burn yourself.
• We can uncover traditional pots whenever we want, although always with care. We stir from time to time until the lentils are perfect. More or less, about half an hour in total.
• Place some bay leaves, with the fire already off and cover again, letting it rest.

This is one of the basic recipes and that have the chorizo ​​as the main protagonist. In this way the flavor that it leaves us is the most special. We will make the most of each spoonful. Of course, if you want to innovate and try some variations of the recipe itself, you just have to discover what follows. Which one will you do first?

Other recipes for lentils with chorizo

We are lucky that a plate like this, admits different variations. In this way, for some, the chorizo ​​will be one of the essentials, but perhaps other people prefer a little vegetables in the lentils. If there are many tastes, there must also be many variations. Only in this way, we will fulfill the taste of each member of the family.

Lentils with chorizo ​​and blood sausage

Blood sausage is another of the sausages, which will give a special touch to dishes like this one. The lentils with chorizo ​​and blood sausage is another of the basic ideas to take into account. Although we know that by itself it already has that flavor of salt, onion and various spices such as paprika or oregano ... imagine how much it can contribute to our star dish!

The steps to follow to prepare the lentils with blood sausage They are similar to the previous ones that we have mentioned. Simply, in this case, the blood sausage will be added when we add the chorizo. To get all the juice out of it, it is always preferable to also cut it into pieces and puncture them a little. There are many people who, once they see how the blood sausage is cooked, they remove it from the lentils and serve it on the plate, once the cooking is finished. It all depends on taste. I always leave it in the pot, just like the chorizo. The best thing so that it does not fall apart too much, is to cook over low heat.

Lentils with vegetables and chorizo

Lentils alone have a high energy and healthy food index. So, imagine if we also added a few vegetables to it. Ok, yes, low in calories you cannot say that it is a dish like this, because the chorizo ​​increases them. Although healthy and basic it can be considered anyway. How do I make a plate of lentils with vegetables and chorizo?.

• First, we are going to place a pot on the fire with a drizzle of olive oil.
• In it, we will add finely chopped onion and garlic.
• In addition, we have to integrate two carrots, also cut into small pieces and half a red pepper and another half of the green one.
• We have to brown everything well, leaving about 5 minutes, approximately on the fire.
• After this time, we will cut and peel three small tomatoes.
• Finally, we add the lentils with the chorizo, as well as the water. Season to taste and let it cook slowly.

If you prefer, here we show you how to cook lentils with vegetables with thermomix.

Lentils with chorizo ​​and potatoes

In this case, in addition to the chorizo, we are going to add some potatoes. We know that potatoes are one of those basic ingredients in our kitchen. One of the healthiest ways to consume them is cooked or baked. Just one medium-sized potato, cooked, is said to have less than 30 calories. So ... what are we waiting to introduce them into our lentils?

To make some lentils with chorizo ​​and potatoes, we have to take into account the cooking time of the latter. We do not want them to fall apart too much, but to remain compact but soft. Sometimes it seems like a challenge to achieve it, but it is easier than we can imagine. The best way to achieve this is to start our preparation of the lentils, as we have been commenting on. Once the pot boils, then we can add the potatoes cut into not very fine pieces. As a general rule and using the most traditional way of cooking, in just over half an hour our stew with potatoes.

Lentils with chorizo ​​and ham

In this case, to add the most spicy and salty taste, we are going to make some lentils with chorizo ​​and ham. The latter is one of those exquisite dishes that we have in our gastronomy. Alone or accompanied, it is always perfect to be tasted.

In this case, to add to the lentils, you will be served about 100 grams of ham. You can buy it already cut into cubes, which is always faster and easier. In addition, so that it does not go too much or dry out, remember to add it about 10 minutes before finishing cooking. It is always better to let the flavor integrate, but keeping the texture of this type of meat. Of course, we advise you not to season before adding this ingredient, because we know that it will provide an extra touch of salt.

Properties of lentils

Lentils have great properties for our health. One of them is that they are packed with protein. Something basic in any diet worth its salt. In addition, as we have seen, we can always make them with several ingredients and even alone, for those people who do not want to add more calories to the dish in question.

In addition, they have so-called slow absorption carbohydrates, as well as a large amount of fiber. The folic acid it is very present in them. It is vital for women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in the next few months, thus, it is also perfect for improving blood circulation.

As for the Vitamins you have to know that those of group B will be found. This group is perfect to keep our metabolism in check, as well as to improve the nervous system. In fact, it is said that a lack of these vitamins can trigger depression or anxiety. The minerals found in lentils they are potassium, magnesium and calcium. So, with all this, not only our body itself will thank us, but also our hair, skin and nails. Lentils will give them more vitality. What to wait to prepare them?

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