Cheese Polenta with Chorizo & Lentil Ragu
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Cheese Polenta with Chorizo & Lentil Ragu
This rustic Chorizo & Lentil Ragu served on top of cheese-filled polenta is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. Made with our Lactose-Free Old Cheddar or Shredded Asiago, this hearty meal is ready in less than 40 minutes!
Recipe Ingredients
- tbsp. olive oil
- 1 chorizo sausage, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 (398ml) can dice tomatoes
- 1 (398ml) can of brown lentils
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 cup dry polenta
- 3 ¼ cups vegetable stock
- ¾ cup Paradise Island Lactose-Free Old Cheddar or Shredded Asiago, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnish: fresh thyme and additional cheese
Recipe Directions
- In a medium pot on medium-high heat, add oil. Once heated add chorizo sausage and
sauté until browned. - Reduce heat slightly and add garlic and onion, cook for 3-4 minutes then add tomatoes,
brown lentils, tomato paste and ¼ cup of water, stir to combine. - Bring lentil mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer and simmer for at least 10 minutes.
- As the lentil mixture is simmering, prepare polenta. In another medium pot on high heat
add vegetable stock and bring to a boil. - Once boiling, reduce heat and slowly add dry polenta into the stock and cook, stirring
constantly for 4-5 minutes or until thick and smooth. - Add the cheese to the polenta and stir until fully melted and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide polenta evenly on four plates and top evenly with lentil mixture, serve
immediately.