How many calories are in Chorizo and Lentil Stew?
Chorizo and Lentil Stew has about 713 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chorizo and Lentil Stew is a Dinner international recipe with 713 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
713 kcal
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1
Protein
54.4 g
About This Recipe
Chorizo and Lentil Stew is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around lentils, garlic, and tomato.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 713 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 40 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chorizo and Lentil Stew worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Wash the lentils, place them in a pot with water and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
Dice the garlic and tomato into cubes and set aside. Place a pan over high heat. Once heated, add the oil and the previously diced vegetables.
Stir-fry over medium-low heat until the tomato releases its juice and add the paprika and the sliced chorizo.
Add the chorizo to the lentils. After 10 minutes, add the potatoes previously diced in small cubes.
Season to taste and serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density, fiber density, and micronutrient coverage relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
713
Protein
54.4g
Carbs
176.2g
Fat
41.6g
Fiber
29.5g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chorizo and Lentil Stew can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chorizo and Lentil Stew has about 713 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chorizo and Lentil Stew takes about 40 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 40 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chorizo and Lentil Stew can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chorizo and Lentil Stew can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Chorizo and Lentil Stew generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Chorizo and Lentil Stew gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Chorizo and Lentil Stew is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chorizo and Lentil Stew. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chorizo and Lentil Stew is ready when the pork chorizo is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chorizo and Lentil Stew is not vegetarian as written because it includes Pork Chorizo.
Yes. Chorizo and Lentil Stew is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chorizo and Lentil Stew can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chorizo and Lentil Stew already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 54.4 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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