Rich in flavor and packed with nutrients. Lentils are combined with chorizo and vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ribs celery, finely diced
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
3/4 pound fresh Mexican chorizo sausage
2 cups dried lentils
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon green bell pepper, finely chopped to garnish
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in celery, onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent. Add the chorizo sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
Pour off any excess grease from the sausage, then add the lentils and chicken broth. Season with turmeric, curry powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with green bell pepper.