Lentils with Chorizo (Lentejas a la Riojana)

Ingredients

• White onion diced

• 3 gloves of garlic

• One carrot diced

• Green bell pepper

• Chorizo sausage

• Cured bacon/pancetta

• 2 Roma tomatoes

• Spanish paprika

• Bay leaf

• Lentils 300g

• Chicken stock 1L

• Olive oil

Directions

1. Add the garlic and onion to a Dutch oven and soften for 3 minutes.

2. Add carrot and green bell pepper and cook a further 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Add sliced chorizo sausage and bacon. Cook for a few minutes.

4. Add 1/2tsp of paprika and grated tomato, cook down for 3-5 minutes.

5. Add lentils and bay leaf. Stir and toast lentils for a few minutes.

6. Add chicken stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook 25-30 minutes until the lentils are cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve and enjoy!