Warm Chorizo and Thyme Lentils
Savor the hearty comfort of Warm Chorizo and Thyme Lentils, a rustic yet refined one-pot dish that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful. This recipe brings together tender green lentils simmered with smoky chorizo, aromatic thyme, and a dash of paprika, offering a perfect balance of spice and earthiness. A base of sautéed onions and garlic creates a fragrant foundation, while chicken stock infuses the lentils with depth and richness. Ready in under an hour, this gluten-free, protein-packed meal is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prepping ahead. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and enjoy each spoonful of this satisfying and wholesome dish. Keywords: chorizo and lentils recipe, hearty lentil dish, one-pot lentil recipe, smoky thyme lentils recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams chorizo sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 200 grams dried green lentils
- 700 milliliters chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Slice the chorizo sausage into thin rounds and add to the pan. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chorizo is browned and the oils have rendered out.
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the pan with the chorizo and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Rinse the lentils under cold water. Add them to the pan along with the chicken stock, fresh thyme leaves, smoked paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the warm chorizo and thyme lentils in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 55 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
