Green Lentil Pork Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
369 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Brazilian
Green Lentil Pork Stew
Description
The recipe assembles diced onion and garlic sautéed first in sausage fat and olive oil, followed by browning pork tenderloin chunks. The smoked sausage slices are browned separately then reunited with the pork and vegetables. Carrots and spices including cumin, mustard powder, and a pinch of cayenne are added along with green lentils and bay leaves. Water covers the ingredients and the stew simmers until lentils are cooked through and flavors meld together.
This stew offers a savory, mildly spiced bowl combining the richness of pork with the earthiness of lentils. The smoked sausage provides a depth of flavor and a slightly chewy texture contrasting with the softness of cooked green lentils. The inclusion of lime juice brightens the dish with fresh acidity, and optional lime wedges can be squeezed upon serving.
Olive oil is used for sautéing and can be added on top before serving for extra richness. This stew is suitable for a filling meal, pairing well with crusty bread or rice to soak up the broth.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin cut into chunks
- 13 oz smoked pork sausage cut into chunks
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 1 onion diced, large
- 2 tsp sofrito or 4 cloves of garlic, minced, Brazilian style
- 1-2 carrot diced, large
- 1 lb green lentils
- 2 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp lime juice fresh
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- cayenne pepper a little pinch
- lime optional, wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the tenderloin chunks with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Heat a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan, on stove top over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of the olive oil and heat it up, about 30 seconds.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned.
- Remove the browned sausage from the pan, and set aside.
- Add half of the diced onions to the pan, and sauté them in the sausage fat, until transparent, about 2 minutes.
- Add half of the garlic, and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the loin chunks, and stir. This will take about a minute.
- When the loin is cooked and browned, add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pot and add the remaining onions, the carrots and the sausage, stir and sauté about 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, the seared sausage slices, the bay leaves and water to cover about an inch over the lentils. Cover the pot and let it cook covered over medium heat until the lentils are soft, approx 40 mins, checking on them every 10-15 minutes to make sure the lentils are always under water. If needed, add a bit more water.
- When the lentils are cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lime juice, cayenne and mustard powder and let it simmer for 10 or so more minutes.
- Serve with lime wedges and a drizzle of olive oil, or over rice.
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1041IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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