Lentil And Chorizo Sofrito Recipe

Name: Lentil And Chorizo Sofrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 lb chorizo, sliced; 1 None medium onion, finely chopped; 6 slices bacon, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 18 oz brown lentils; 2 None medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 1/4 lb baby new potatoes, halved; 2 None dried bay leaves; 4 None medium zucchini, thickly sliced; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; None None FOR THE SOFRITO; 1 None large red onion, thinly sliced; 4 None plum tomatoes, peeled, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb chorizo, sliced
1 None medium onion, finely chopped
6 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
18 oz brown lentils
2 None medium carrots, finely chopped
2 1/4 lb baby new potatoes, halved
2 None dried bay leaves
4 None medium zucchini, thickly sliced
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
None None FOR THE SOFRITO
1 None large red onion, thinly sliced
4 None plum tomatoes, peeled, cut into wedges

1
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chorizo for 2-4 mins, or until sausage is browned. Drain on paper towels.
2
Add onion, bacon and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins, or until onion has softened. Return chorizo to pan along with lentils, carrots, potatoes, bay leaves and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 40 mins, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and mixture is thick.
3
Meanwhile, to make the sofrito, in a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 20 mins, or until lightly browned and softened. Add tomatoes. Cook, stirring gently, for 3 mins, or until tomatoes begin to soften.
4
Add zucchini to lentil mixture and simmer, covered, for 10 mins, or until tender. Season to taste. Serve lentil mixture topped with sofrito and parsley.

701

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 lb chorizo, sliced, 1 None medium onion, finely chopped, 6 slices bacon, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Chorizo Sofrito falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil And Chorizo Sofrito

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Variations & substitutions

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