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Lentejas Spanish Lentil Stew

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A smoky Spanish lentil stew with chorizo, costed to the penny. Cheap lentils and a little chorizo make a big, warming pot that feeds the family for pennies.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.05

Approx £4.19 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Lentejas Spanish Lentil Stew

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the diced chorizo in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes until the red oil runs, then add the chopped onion and carrot and cook for 6-7 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir in the garlic and paprika and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Add the lentils, chopped tomatoes, diced potato, crumbled stock cube and about 900ml water.
  4. 4
    Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 30 minutes until the lentils are tender, topping up with water if needed.
  5. 5
    Season to taste and serve in deep bowls with bread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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