germanvegetarianvia groq
Smoky Lentil Paella
A hearty German-inspired take on the classic Spanish dish, featuring smoky lentils and a variety of spices.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
🥕
Ingredients
- ●1 cup lentilsany color
- ●1 cup smoky ricepre-cooked
- ●1/2 cup kissed sausageoptional
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 medium red bell pepperchopped
- ●2 tbsp tomato paste
- ●1 tsp venezuelan spicessmoked paprika, cumin, etc.
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
👨🍳
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chopped red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the lentils, smoky rice, kissed sausage (if using), tomato paste, and venezuelan spices.
- 6
Stir to combine, then add 2 cups of water.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- 8
Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
- 9
Optional: serve with a side of sauerkraut or braised red cabbage.