Spicy Chorizo with Lentils and Beetroot

Name: Spicy Chorizo with Lentils and Beetroot
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 3
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 red onion halved and sliced; 190g pack mini cooking chorizo sausages (or gluten-free alternative), halved lengthways; 250g pack ready-to-eat puy lentils; 200g small cooked beetroot (not in vinegar), cut into wedges; 1 tbsp sherry vinegar; 1/2 large pack rocket

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⏱ 15 mins 🍽 Serves 3 🌶 spanish ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This rustic Spanish salad combines spicy mini chorizo sausages with earthy Puy lentils and sweet cooked beetroot. It is a quick and satisfying main course, ready in only 15 minutes. The dish is finished with a splash of sherry vinegar and fresh rocket for a vibrant, flavourful meal that works perfectly for lunch or a speedy dinner.

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion halved and sliced
190g pack mini cooking chorizo sausages (or gluten-free alternative), halved lengthways
250g pack ready-to-eat puy lentils
200g small cooked beetroot (not in vinegar), cut into wedges
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
1/2 large pack rocket

Method

Warm a large pan, add a drop of the olive oil, then fry the sliced onion and halved chorizo for a few mins until they begin to take on colour.
Add the ready-to-eat lentils along with the beetroot wedges, sherry vinegar, the rest of the oil, some seasoning and 1 tbsp water. Place a lid on the pan and heat for 1 min until everything is warmed. Transfer to a bowl, mix through the rocket and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories417 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturates7 g

Carbs30 g

Sugars11 g

Fibre9 g

Protein23 g

Sodium800 mg

Salt2 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinespanish