Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb lentils
  • 1 cup white rice, cooked
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 chorizo sausage, chopped
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • paprika
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 slices bacon
  • chicken stock (optional)

Method

  • Boil lentils in 4 cups of water (or chicken stock), add bacon, salt & pepper to taste.
  • and cook until tender. About 20 minutes depending on the age of lentils.
  • Once the lentils are tender toss the bacon and put lentils aside. Do not drain.
  • In a separate pot heat the olive oil and brown the onions until they are clear.
  • Add chopped chorizo and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin & paprika and mix in well.
  • Add cooked rice and mix in well.
  • Mix in the lentils & rice mix and cook for another 10 minutes stirring often.
  • Serve in bowl with the garnish of choice.