EPISODE 967 – How to Make a Spanish Lentil & Potato Stew | Lentejas con Patatas Recipe
FULL RECIPE HERE:
Classic Spanish Lentil & Potato Stew | Heartwarming One-Pan Recipe
SPANISH PAPRIKAS I USED:
https://www.kivahealthfood.com/spainonafork
***click on pantry and you will see the paprikas, 25% OFF will be automatically deducted as you check out***
GET YOUR SPAIN ON A FORK APRON & T-SHIRT HERE:
https://spain-on-a-fork.creator-spring.com/
YOUR SUPPORT HELPS SPAIN ON A FORK KEEP GOING:
https://paypal.me/spainonafork
SUPPORT ME ON PATREON:
https://www.patreon.com/spainonafork
GET ALL MY EQUIPMENT AND INGREDIENTS FROM MY AMAZON AFFILIATE STORE:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/spainonafork
—————————————————————–
**New Videos Every Monday and Friday – Remember to Subscribe and click on the bell icon to be notified of new videos**
—————————————————————–
Equipment and Ingredients I use – Amazon Affiliate Links:
MY NONSTICK FRY PAN:
https://amzn.to/46a3SVe
POTS & PANS I USE:
https://amzn.to/3t09EK6
MY CHEF´S KNIFE:
https://amzn.to/3GiJJ3g
MICROPHONE I USE:
https://amzn.to/3cOULzt
CAMERA I USE:
https://amzn.to/3cOxb5W
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA:
https://www.kivahealthfood.com/spaino…
MY CARBON STEEL PAELLA PAN:
https://amzn.to/3kNec2w
MY ENAMELED PAELLA PAN:
https://amzn.to/3f242EQ
SPANISH ROUND RICE I USE:
https://amzn.to/3tqK9xG
MY HOMEMADE VEGETABLE BROTH
https://spainonafork.com/how-to-easil…
SPANISH FISH BROTH:
https://amzn.to/38Fjs2A
WOOD CUTTING BOARD:
https://amzn.to/3cOV6Cf
MY FOOD PROCESSOR:
https://amzn.to/3XmvcdK
MORTAR & PESTLE:
https://amzn.to/3eQb9hL
Spain on a Fork is a member of the Amazon Affiliates Program. If you purchase through these links, you pay the same price, and Spain on a Fork receives a small commission, which helps with all the expenses to keep Spain on a Fork going. Thank you for your support 🙂
Bienvenidos and welcome to another episode of Spain on a fork first things first today’s New Year’s Day I hope you all had a great time out there yesterday you’re staying safe and healthy but most importantly that you’re ready to tackle on the new year anyways with that being said
Today we’ve got the perfect recipe to kickoff 2024 we’re talking a classic Spanish lentil & potato stew and let me tell you this dish truly represents what the Spanish humble kitchen is all about as it’s made with very simple and affordable ingredients effortless to put together where
There’s no tricky techniques or expensive equipment needed and the best part it’s all done in just 40 minutes using one pan folks serve this delicious stew next to a crunchy baguette a garden salad and of course a bottle of Spanish wine from the wine region of Utiel-Requena and you’re going
To have yourself a fabulous meal alright let’s begin by getting our ingredients ready I’m going to cut two medium sized potatoes that have already been peeled washed and patted dry each one to bite-sized pieces that are 2 cm thick which is about 3/4 of an inch to make this recipe
Important to use potatoes that are a bit more waxy than starchy as they hold or shape better in stews I’m using Yukon Golds but you can also use new potatoes golden delight or even red potatoes we’ll also finely chop one small onion roughly chop four cloves of garlic
And cut two slices from a bagette each one being 2 cm thick which once again is 3/4 of an inch and for the final ingredient we’ll add in one cup of dried lentils into fine sieve and rinse them under some water for this recipe I’m using green lentils which are
Very similar to brown lentils either way you go when you’re working with dried lentils you don’t have to soak them in water like other beans just give them a quick rinse and you’re ready to go for the next step let’s start cooking our dish I’m going to
Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil which is 45 ml after a couple minutes we’ll add in the slices of baguette and four cloves of garlic with the skins removed and we’re going to cook these
Ingredients between 3 to 4 minutes or until they’re golden fried all around once the ingredients are golden fried we’ll remove them from the stock pot transfer them into a mortar and then set them aside now using the same pan with the same heat we’ll add in the chopped onion and the chopped garlic
And as always we’ll mix the ingredients around continuously that way they all evenly sauté after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is nice and translucent we’ll add in 2 teaspoons of sweet smoked Spanish paprika which is about 5 grams 1 teapsoon of ground cumin which is about 3 grams
And we’ll give it a quick mix that way those spices are evenly mixed into the garlic and onion as always the Spanish paprika I’m using is from Kiva link where you can get some in
The description box box below and if you buy it from that link you’ll also get 25% off your order then we’ll add in half a cup of tomato sauce which is 120 grams I made my sauce by finely grating fresh tomatoes but you can also use canned tomato sauce here or even pasatta
And we’ll give it a mix until it’s well mixed together and then simmer it for a few minutes without mixing the mixture after 3 to 4 minutes and the tomato sauce has slightly thickened we’ll add in the chopped potatoes the one cup of dried lentils which by the way is about 200 grams
And 5 cups of vegetable broth which is 1200 ml to make the stew you can use other liquids such as chicken broth beef broth or even water either way recipe on how to make my homemade veggie broth in the description box below
Then we’ll add in one bay leaf turn it up to a high heat and give it a gentle mix once it comes to a boil we’ll place the lid on the stock pot and lower it to a low heat and we’re
Going to simmer this between 20 to 25 minutes until those lentils and potatoes are just cooked through in the meantime let’s move back to the mortar with the slices of fried baguette and garlic I’m going to add in 2 tsp of chopped fresh parsley which is about 8 grams
And pinch in a kiss of sea salt and using a pestle we’ll pound down on the ingredients until we form a past like texture if you don’t have a mortar and pestle no big deal you can also use a food processor here a handheld blender or even a nutri-bullet
Okay let’s move back to the stew after 20 to 25 minutes I’m going to remove the lid and at this point those lentils should be perfectly cooked through important to check the package instructions in the lentils that you’re using and as for the potatoes you
Can just pierce one with a toothpick and if it easily goes in there but with some resistance they are ready to go for the next step I’m going to add in the bread and garlic mixture and season everything with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
And we’ll give it a gentle mix until everything’s well mixed together and like I I’ve told you in the past when you’re working with dried beans you always want to season them at the end when they’re fully cooked if you season them beforehand
It’s going to take them longer to cook and they’re going to end up with a tough texture then we’ll remove the stock pot from the heat and transfer some of the stew into a shallow bowl and we’ll garnish with fresh parsley check it out lentejas con patatas classic Spanish lentil & potato stew simple
And affordable ingredients super easy to make and truly the kind of food that’s going to fill you with so much goodness let’s give it a try and see how it turned out as always folks now it’s time for the moment of truth let’s see how these
Lentils taste and I tell you the aromas in the kitchen are absolutely amazing here we go I’m telling you what a way to start 2024 like I told you at the beginning this just truly represents the humble Spanish kitchen we grabbed simple and affordable ingredients and got
So many flavors out of this all the ingredients are beautifully cooked and that thickener really takes this to the next level once again serve this next to a crunchy baguette a garden salad and a bottle Spanish wine from the region of Utiel-Requena and you’re going to have yourself a beautiful meal
Really quick before I go a shout out to a couple of my patreons Dr. Michael Barvitz, Jesper Hallund, Jim Owens and Clarence Bolin again guys thank you so much for being patreons of Spain on a fork you
Know how much I appreciate you if you enjoy today’s video hit that like button as it really helps out the channel leave me a comment below and as always don’t forget to share this video with your
Family and friends that way our Spain on a fork community can continue to grow till the next time hasta luego!!

34 Comments
It looks like beef stew without the guilt. Did you say wine from Cana Cana? Parden my Spanish 🙂
Umm, what was your name? anyway, best wishes to you for 2024. I am not spanish (Australian, South Euro Parents), but your cuisine is my favourite, and the dishes you do are honest recipes to eat and make. I always watch your vids when they come up on my recommended list.
I have NEVER seen someone cook whole garlic before, thats another technique learned for me! Thanks
I will add that to my repertoire for sure! When it comes to comfort food, nothing compares to a delicious, warming and heart-warming stew. I might add some carrots and chorizo.
That looks absolutely delicious!
Made this for our vegetarian Christmas dinner, and it was fantastic. Even my husband, who rarely eats vegetables, asked for it to be on our regular meal rotation. Thank you!
Fantastic😂
what is the name of the intro song?
Thank you for doing both measurements!
Hoy las voy ha hacer. Gracias
Could this dish be made with canned lentils?
I made this and it was excellent. Substituted gluten free bread and it still tasted great. Appreciate the vegetarian/pescatarian recipes!!
Made this last night – excellent and will make again.
Thank you! I will certainly be making this one. You have expanded my menus so much 😊. I love the simple tasty recipes
Yummo. On my list
Looks delicious. I especially liked seeing this beautiful plant based dish!
I tried this tonight and it turned out to be really tasty, especially with that kick of smoky paprika. However, next time I'll add chopped carrot and celery to bolster the flavor a bit more.
Thank you. I love lentils, always did, long before I moved to Spain. Spain is a wonderful treasure of many cuisines, but jut about everyone makes "lentejas" often. Thank you again, and I aait more of Spain on a Fork. Cuidate siempre.
aait should be await…sorry
Using bread as a thickener is a VERY old technique; I've found it in (modern redactions of) medieval cookbooks. And it's so nice to find a recipe with a dried legume which DOESN"T require lengthy pre-soaking!
I love your Spain cook from Florida
This is the best channel❤
It's a hit! I made this yesterday and we eagerly ate half for lunch. I haven't looked forward so much to 'leftovers' for dinner for a long time 😅 Lentils, potato and garlic is such a good combination, and the Spanish baguette thickener technique is always magic ✨
👍👍
5cups broth Thanx albert
Absolutely delicious. Have just made ur lovely soup again and tastes so good. Many thanks Albert. 👍👍👍
I love all your naturally vegan recipes!!
This looks delicious! Can't wait to try it. The bread mixture is such a good touch
Thank you for recipes that use ingredients easily found at the grocery store!
It’s like the Turkish lentil dish called “mercimek yemeği”.
It's delicious, but the gold potatoes I used cooked twice as fast as the green lentils. If I make this again I will give the lentils at least a 15 minute head start.
Of course, it had to be guitars in the opening… so faithful and original… 🥵 why teaching people the real variety of Spanish culture when you can play easy with stereotypes?
This is the second recipe I made. D e l i c i o s a❣️😋
Absolutely delicious looking. If i have precooked lentils, could they still be used in this recipe? If so, when shouldni add them?
Excellent recipe. It came out perfect. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙂