Green Beans with Paprika Lentils
These lentils taste like chorizo but with none of the meat. Cook the lentils in water to keep entirely meat free.
Ingredients
2 quarts green beans
2 cups brown or green lentils
1 onion
2 clove garlic
1 T smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt
3 cups water or chicken stock
Method
- Clean the green beans removing the stem
- Slice the onion and garlic thinly
- In a sauce pan heat a glug of neutral oil and add the spices and salt
- Toast for 1 minute then add the onion and garlic and reduce the heat
- Cook until the onion is soft and then add the lentils and water
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender (20 minutes)
- When lentils are tender, heat a glug of neutral oil in a large frying pan
- Pan fry the green beans with a pinch of salt until bright green and tender
- Combine the green beans and lentils and serve either warm or room temperature
