Chorizo and Lentils Brown Rice
Ingredients
- ½ cup lentils
- 1 cup Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice
- 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
Instructions
At a loss of what to cook with chorizo? Whip up this recipe for chorizo and lentils brown rice. Made with our 100% whole grain brown rice, it starts with some seared chorizo and then adds in a tasty medley of vegetables, cooked rice, and lentils.
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. Drain.Step 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chorizo according to 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.
For the Love of Chorizo
The results are in! Chorizo makes the perfect addition to your meal prep session. It is no doubt that chorizo doesn’t skimp on tastiness. Offering this recipe an added depth of sweet and spicy flavors, we’re more than happy to make chorizo our super ingredient in this dish. That said, what’s a super ingredient without a tasty sidekick?
Paired with the sautéed chorizo, is a hearty amount of lentils to complement and soak up all of those spicy flavors. With a half a cup of lentils and a cup of our Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice, this recipe is also full of some serious plant-powered protein. Balancing out the richness of this dish are carrots, onions, and celery, all of which combine to add a bit of sweetness and acidity to this savory rice recipe.
Ready to try this recipe? Make it this week and enjoy it as a side dish to a weeknight meal or make a large batch and savor it throughout the week.
Recipe Tip
Want to experiment with flavor? For an added Spanish punch, toss in a bit of smoked paprika while cooking the vegetables.
For dessert, prepare another Spanish classic like arroz con leche, or an Easy Rice Pudding Recipe.
