Chorizo and Lentil Stew

I'm always looking for new ways to use lentils. When I was in the mood for something spicy, I came up with this.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 611 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
• ¾ pound bulk chorizo sausage
• 5 ribs celery, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook until it turns golden brown, about 45 seconds. Add the chorizo sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in celery, and cook until the celery softens, about 4 minutes more.

Step 2

Pour off any excess grease from the sausage, then add the lentils and water. Season with turmeric, curry powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.