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You’ve perfect your Lentejas with a smoky chorizo flavor that is full of protein and delicious nutrients that we need to keep us going throughout the day.
Traditionally, Lentejas is enjoyed in the Spanish early afternoon before everyone relaxes for their siesta.
However, as our American temperatures rarely reach the same kind of highs as Spain in the afternoon, we are not rewarded with a midday nap.
We get to enjoy Lentejas whenever we want, preferably as a delicious, filling lunch.
The Spanish lentil soup is light but filled with rich flavors that will have you cooking in batches.
But what side dishes go best with Lentejas? We have put together this list of the best Lentejas side dishes and the ingredients you need to make them. Keep reading to find out more.
This delicious, crunchy side dish paired with your comforting lentejas is sure to keep you warm throughout the colder months of winter.
The ideal winter comfort food is red wine- and Spanish spice-braised lentils with spicy chorizo sausage, served with crusty bread and melting Manchego cheese.
Perfect for feeding the family on a tighter budget or to store in the freezer for a quick, delicious, filling meal throughout the week.
We highly recommend toasting your crusty bread on a hot pan, placing your cheese on top and melting in the oven.
Then as you are eating, dip your cheesing bread into your flavorful soup for the perfect bite.
This may not be traditionally Spanish, however, a fluffy homemade naan bread paired with the rich, smoky flavors of lentejas is something worth experimenting with.
And you can add your own special touch.
This recipe makes chewy, frothy, pillowy bread that is much simpler to make than you may imagine.
Despite the need to give the dough some time to rise, it will only take a half-hour of active time.
You can even go a little further and create grilled cheese sandwiches out of your naan bread to be dipped into your Spanish lentil soup.
However, we recommend saving that for a creamy tomato soup.
If you find that you won’t have the time to make your delicious naan breads throughout the week, cook them in advance and store them in the fridge overnight.
We promise they will be just as fluffy and soft with even more flavor.
Rice and soup together is an extremely satisfying, extremely filling combination.
Keep your winter lunch full of color with this cilantro lime rice recipe.
While you can easily opt for some plain rice to accompany your Lentejas, we highly recommend trying out this recipe.
Got some left over? Store in the fridge for the next time when you make an aromatic curry.
While the Lentejas offer rich beefy flavors that are delicious all on their own, this rice recipe adds notes of citrus that bring your meal to another level.
As you start creating this refreshing side dish, you even switch things up and add in extra spices or ingredients to make the dish your own.
If you are looking to stick to a Spanish theme then these delicious bite sized Spanish Croquetas are perfect.
Filled with creamy potato and small chunks of cooked ham. Perfection.
You will often find these ham croquettes on the tapas menu of any Spanish restaurant, however, dipping one into your Lentejas is sure to bring an explosion of flavor.
In only 30 minutes you can have deep fried pockets of goodness.
This recipe is simple to make and is sure to impress everyone who tries one.
Serve on a small bed of aioli for a gorgeous blend of flavors that no one can resist.
