Lentils with Chorizo Recipe

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Lentils with Chorizo
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  1. Rinse lentils; place in large pot. Pour enough water into the pot to cover the lentils by 2 inches; add the chicken bouillon cube to the pot. Bring to simmer; cook until lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. While lentils are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chorizo until brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan. In the same pan, lightly fry bacon until cooked but still soft, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon, leaving drippings in pan. Chop bacon.
  3. Cook the tomato, tomatillo, onion, and garlic in the bacon fat until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water and cilantro; transfer mixture to a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the mixture moving before leaving it on to puree until smooth.
  4. Stir the pureed vegetables, cooked chorizo, cooked bacon, and cumin into the lentils and cooking water. Stir over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Serve in bowls; top each bowl with a teaspoon of cotija cheese and a dollop of sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 648.4 Kcal (2715 kJ)
Calories from fat 374.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.63g 64%
Cholesterol 93.17mg 31%
Sodium 1453.84mg 61%
Potassium 757.39mg 16%
Total Carbs 33.41g 11%
Sugars 3.21g 13%
Dietary Fiber 14.64g 59%
Protein 34.67g 69%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 195.4mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 335.61 Kcal (1405 kJ)
Calories from fat 193.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.55g 64%
Cholesterol 48.22mg 31%
Sodium 752.49mg 61%
Potassium 392.02mg 16%
Total Carbs 17.29g 11%
Sugars 1.66g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7.58g 59%
Protein 17.94g 69%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 2.4mg 26%
Calcium 101.1mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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