Sibeti US

Lentils are a species native to the Near East and their consumption offers a high concentration of nutrients, although they are often contaminated with gluten.

Lentils can be safely eaten by people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. For this, it is necessary to remove the cereal grains and wash them with a lot of water to remove the dust before cooking them. We share a quick recipe to prepare lentils at home.

---

Preparation: 10 min | Cooking: 1 hour 30 min | Total: 1 hour 40 min

Serving: 6 servings | Difficulty: Very easy | Entry

---

Lentil Nutrition Facts

Each cup based on a 2,000-calorie diet contains:

• Energy 323 kcal
• Protein 16.4 grams
• Carbohydrates 36.71 grams
• Fat 13.25 grams

Necessary utensils:

• Saucepan, blender, wooden shovel

An easy and simple recipe of lentils with chorizo

Ingredients

• ½ kilogram of lentil
• 4 tomatoes
• ¼ onion
• 2 guajillo chilies without veins
• 1 clove of garlic
• 3 liters of water
• ¼ tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 100 g chopped chorizo

lentils step by step

Step 1

Wash the lentils and drain.

Step 2

Boil with water.

Step 3

Blend the rest of the ingredients. 

Step 4

In a saucepan, heat oil and pour the tomato sauce. When it starts to boil add the lentils and the pieces of chorizo. 

Gastronomic tip

Substitute boiled ham, bacon, or carrots for the chorizo or omit them from the recipe. You can also cook them in a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time to 30 or 40 minutes. 

Nutritional tip

Some benefits of this type of legumes are that they are rich in fiber and iron, so they help fight constipation and the appearance of anemia.

---

Visit our fan page: SibetiRecetas