Lentils With Brown Rice and Chorizo
This recipe, which includes lentils, brown rice, and chorizo, is a fantastic combination of savory ingredients for your next meal!
Protein Together with Flavor
This chorizo recipe, coupled with our Blue Ribbon® rice, is not only delicious but also provides a Mexican twist to the celebration. As an added bonus, the spicy chorizo and brown rice mixture is combined with chopped vegetables and protein-rich lentils to produce a flavorful powerhouse dinner!
Boost Your Seasoning Skills
Cook the vegetables with an adequate amount of smoky paprika for a Spanish flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blue Ribbon® Brown Rice
- ½ cup lentils
- 1 tsp. salt, optional
- 8 oz. chorizo, removed from casing
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped carrot
- ½ cup chopped celery
- fresh cilantro leaves, optional
Steps
Love chorizo but don’t know what to do with it? Don’t worry, we’ve compiled a list of dishes using your favorite Spanish sausage. One of our favorites is the Lentils Brown Rice and Chorizo dish, which also has carrots, onions, and celery.
Step 1–In a large pot combine 8 cups water, rice, lentils and salt, if desired. Bring water to a boil. Boil uncovered 30 minutes until the desired texture is reached and drain excess liquid.
Step 2–In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo according to the package directions. Drain any excess fat.
Step 3–Add onions, carrots and celery and sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Fold in cooked rice and lentils. Serve garnished with cilantro.
Recipe Tip
Got any leftover rice? Use it to make a simple Blue Ribbon® rice dish with a whole-grain twist.
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