Spanish Chorizo Lentil Stew
This Spanish Chorizo Lentil Stew delivers 29g protein and 475 calories per serving—a plant-forward option that stands alone. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, making it accessible for meal prep rotation or plant-based training days. The legume-based protein works for anyone diversifying away from animal sources while maintaining consistent macros.
Ingredients
- •Chorizo, Pork(198g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Celery
- •Garlic
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1920g)
- •Lentils, Dry(240g)
- •Potato, Yukon Gold(454g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •1 bay leaf
- •fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- •Chopped Fresh Chives, For Topping
Instructions
- 1Cook the chorizo in a large stockpot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes (or until most of the fat has melted out). Transfer the chorizo to a plate lined with a paper towel. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the remaining fat and discard the rest.
- 2Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of chorizo fat in the same stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3Add 7 cups stock, lentils, potatoes, tomato paste, bay leaf, cooked chorizo, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the stew reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer. Cover and cook until the lentils and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 4Discard the bay leaf. If you would like a brothier stew, feel free to add in a bit of extra stock. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. (See note below below too if the soup seems too greasy at this point.)
- 5Serve warm, garnished with lots of chopped fresh chives.
Nutrition — Per Serving
475
calories
29g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 62g
- Saturated fat
- 4.4g
- Sodium
- 1029 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.1g
4 servings per batch · ~711g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Spanish Chorizo Lentil Stew have per serving?
Each serving provides 29g of protein and 475 calories with 13g fat and 62g carbs. The carbohydrate-forward macro profile comes primarily from lentils, a fiber-rich protein source.
How long does Spanish Chorizo Lentil Stew take to prep?
Marked as quick prep with 4 servings per batch on the stovetop, this recipe is designed for efficient meal prep across multiple training days. You can prepare a week's worth of lunches in one cooking session.
Is Spanish Chorizo Lentil Stew good for muscle gain?
At 475 calories and 29g protein per serving, this recipe is moderately protein-focused with substantial carbs (62g) from legumes, supporting glycogen replenishment and training performance.
