Stewed lentils recipe index
At home we have always made lentils the way my grandmother used to make them. This is that grandma’s lentils recipe that has remained untouched in my kitchen: a recipe for lentils with lentils with chorizo sausage, potatoes and ribs that comforts just by smelling it. Although over the years I have made my own variations, it is still one of those recipes that takes us back to childhood with every spoonful.
It is a very complete dish, tasty and perfect for cold days. At home we make it especially in autumn and winter, when we feel like a good hot spoon dish. If you are looking for how to make lentils grandma’s recipeHere are all the detailed steps.
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Stewed lentils video recipe
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Recipe information
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Servings: 5
Difficulty: Easy
Category: Main dish / Single dish
Origin: Traditional Spanish recipe
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Ingredients for 5 persons
500 g of pardina lentils
100 g of chorizo
100 g of salted ham
Bacon (to taste)
300 g of chopped pork ribs
1 onion
1 ripe tomato
1 head of garlic
2 medium potatoes
4 bay leaves
1 dash of extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 liters of water
Salt to taste
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How to make lentils grandma's recipe step by step
Wash the lentils under the tap and let them drain.
Peel the onion and leave it whole.
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Set aside.
Cut the tomato in half.
Cut the chorizo into slices (about one finger thick).
Chop the bacon and ribs.
Put 3 liters of water, lentils, onion, tomato, chorizo, bacon, ribs, ham, whole head of garlic and bay leaves in a large pot.
Add a dash of olive oil and salt to taste.
Bring to a boil and cook for 1 hour over medium heat.
After the hour, remove the onion, crush it and add it back to the pot to thicken the broth.
Add the potatoes and the teaspoon of sweet paprika.
Cook for 20 minutes more, stirring from time to time.
Check that the potato is soft and correct the salt if necessary.
Ready to serve piping hot!
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Tricks for perfect lentils
The sweet paprika is key to give flavor and color to the stew.
Crushing the onion at the end helps to thicken and give more flavor to the broth.
If you use small pardina lentils, there is no need to soak them beforehand.
Do not stir too hard, so that the lentils and potatoes do not break.
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Variants of grandma's lentils recipe
Lentils with vegetables
Lentils with rice
Lentils with mushrooms
Lentils with fish (cod, for example)
Lentils with fresh or spicy herbs (cumin, hot paprika, etc.)
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