Smoky Lentils with Morcilla and Roasted Cauliflower
This roasted dish pairs cooked brown lentils with morcilla, cauliflower florets and onion. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Stir in tomato paste and cumin for 30 seconds, then add cooked lentils and broth. Simmer 6-8 minutes to meld flavors. Add morcilla slices and gently warm 3-4 minutes (avoid aggressive stirring so it does not fully disintegrate). Stir in sherry vinegar. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve lentils topped with roasted cauliflower.","cookingInstructions":["Heat oven to 425 F (220 C). Toss cauliflower with 1 tsp olive oil, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt; roast 18-22 minutes until browned.","Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes until soft.","Stir in tomato paste and cumin for 30 seconds, then add cooked lentils and broth. Simmer 6-8 minutes to meld flavors.","Add morcilla slices and gently warm 3-4 minutes (avoid aggressive stirring so it does not fully disintegrate).","Stir in sherry vinegar. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.","Serve lentils topped with roasted cauliflower."],"cuisine":"spanish","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"difficulty":"Easy","estimatedMacros":{"protein":36.510000000000005,"carbohydrates":60.059999999999995,"fat":30.51,"fiber":21.529999999999998,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"cooked brown lentils (drained)","grams":195,"calories":226},{"name":"morcilla (blood sausage, sliced)","grams":68,"calories":224},{"name":"cauliflower florets","grams":180,"calories":45},{"name":"olive oil","grams":11,"calories":97},{"name":"onion (diced)","grams":53,"calories":21},{"name":"garlic (minced)","grams":5,"calories":7},{"name":"tomato paste","grams":14,"calories":11},{"name":"low-sodium chicken broth","grams":135,"calories":8},{"name":"smoked paprika","grams":2,"calories":6,"displayAmount":1.13,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"ground cumin","grams":1,"calories":4,"displayAmount":0.56,"displayUnit":"tsp"},{"name":"sherry vinegar","grams":8,"calories":1,"displayAmount":1.5,"displayUnit":"tsp"}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Dinner Recipes","path":"/recipes/dinner","recipes":[{"id":"sin-0014","title":"Bak Kut Teh Pepper Garlic Pork Ribs Soup with Rice","cuisine":"singaporean","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","soup","peppery","comfort food"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/sin-0014-a.png"},{"id":"fus-0025","title":"Gochujang Lime Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["braised","sweet spicy","meal prep friendly","citrus"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0025-a.png"},{"id":"por-0054","title":"Tomato Rice with Seared Tuna and Herb Oil","cuisine":"portuguese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","High protein","Pescatarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["tomato rice","seared fish","one pot","bright"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/por-0054-a.png"}]},{"title":"More Gluten Free Meals","path":"/recipes/gluten-free","recipes":[{"id":"bri-0051","title":"Isle of Man Queenie Scallops with Bacon, Pea Puree, and Lemon Butter","cuisine":"british","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Low carb","Keto","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["coastal","pan-seared","warm","protein rich","quick"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/bri-0051-a.png"},{"id":"bri-0011","title":"Mustard Pork Chops with Braised Cabbage and Apple","cuisine":"british","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Low carb","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"tags":["dinner","warm","pan-seared","comfort food","autumn","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/bri-0011-a.png"},{"id":"arg-0018","title":"Chorizo and Lentil Rice with Roasted Red Pepper","cuisine":"argentine","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","one-pan","hearty","high fiber"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/arg-0018-a.png"}]}]}