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Vegetables & legumes

Spanish stewed lentils

Pardina lentils stewed with vegetables and a touch of paprika.

VegetarianVeganGluten-free

50 minTime
4Servings
EasyDifficulty
SpainCuisine

Ingredients

  • 300 g pardina lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 medium potato
  • 2 ripe tomatoes
  • 50 g extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 800 g water
  • Salt to taste

Step-by-step

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  1. Put the onion, garlic, carrot and green bell pepper in the mixing bowl and chop 4 sec/speed 5.
  2. Scrape down the sides with the spatula and add the oil. Saute 8 min/Varoma/spoon speed.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and the paprika. Saute 5 min/Varoma/spoon speed.
  4. Add the lentils, the potato in pieces, the bay leaf, the salt and the water.
  5. Set 30 min/100C/reverse/spoon speed.
  6. Check the doneness of the lentils; if you want them more tender set 5 min more at the same setting.
  7. Remove the bay leaf and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Do not add salt until the end if the water is very hard, you will prevent the lentils from turning out hard.
  • For a thicker broth, blend a ladle of lentils and return it to the stew.
  • A dash of vinegar when serving enhances the flavor.

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