Zesty Chorizo & Lentil Cheese Dip – Lentils.org

Zesty Chorizo & Lentil Cheese Dip

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May 6, 2016

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  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 20 Minutes

  • 5 Minutes

    20 Minutes

    25 Minutes

  • Yields: 4-6
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Directions

  1. Heat a medium saucepan and cook chorizo in canola oil, stirring over medium-high heat until golden and lightly crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove chorizo with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and cook onions and garlic until golden, approximately 5 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and cook on low, stirring, until flour is golden.
  3. Pour in beer, while whisking, and add lentils. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking often.
  4. Slowly add milk, while whisking, and simmer until sauce has thickened and lentils have broken down, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in jalapeno and juice and reduce heat to low. Add in cheeses and stir until fully melted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in reserved chorizo.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve warm with nacho chips or French fries.

Quick tip: Be sure to cook onions and garlic until a rich golden colour has been achieved for best flavour.

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped, fresh, spicy chorizo sausage (casing removed)

1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped white onion

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 Tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (125 mL) beer (lager/blond)

1/4 cup (60 mL) split red lentils

3/4 cup (175 mL) 2% milk

1 Tbsp (15 mL) drained and chopped pickled jalapeno, plus 1 Tbsp pickling juice

3/4 cup (175 mL) grated Monterey Jack cheese

3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size6 Tbsp (90 mL)
Calories160
Sodium370 mg
Potassium141 mg
Protein11 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sugar2 g
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Total Carbohydrates8 g
Dietary Fiber1 g