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Weeknight Lentils with Chorizo

By Guillermo Velasquez

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4 Servings

Weeknight Lentils with Chorizo
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Peruvian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (300 g) tiny lentils
  • 2 tomatoes, minced
  • 1 onion minced
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • Potatoes cubed to taste
  • Chorizo ​​or artisal hot dog
  • Bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Turn on the Saute function and fry the chorizos until they are golden, reserving a part to make the sauce.
  2. Now for 6 Minutes fry the onion, tomato, garlic and a part of chorizos until the flavors are integrated
  3. Add the washed lentils, it is not necessary to pre-soak them.
  4. Place the potatoes in cubes (this is optional).
  5. Add bay leaf or fresh thyme with a little olive oil to release all the aroma.
  6. Pour the water up to the maximum level of the bowl and season with salt to taste.
  7. Put on and lock the lid of the Instant Pot®. Making sure the steam release valve is turned to “sealing”. Press the Pressure Cook function and set the time to 20 Minutes.
  8. Serve with the chorizo ​​and enjoy.

About the chef

Guillermo Velasquez

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