Brazilian Dirty Rice with Chorizo and Lentils

This Brazilian Style Dirty Rice might be a far stretch from the authentic Creole dish. But it’s tasty, easy and made in one pot! And who doesn’t love that, especially on a busy weeknight? This Brazilian Style Dirty Rice might be a far stretch from the authentic Creole dish. But it’s tasty, easy and made in one pot! And who doesn’t love that, especially on a busy weeknight? Dirty Rice with Sausage and Lentils made in one pot! If you’re familiar with Brazilian cuisine, you know we love our rice! We eat it daily, usually as a side, accompanied by beans, or as part of a more elaborated meal, like rice casseroles or our many versions of “dirty rice”. These meals are often a great way to use leftover rice, and whatever else is in your fridge, too. But the truth is this Brazilian style dirty rice is really easy to make. And, if you have leftover rice to use, then it’s pretty much a fast and furious way to get dinner on the table!

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces chorizo sausage, diced or sliced
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup uncooked white rice (see notes if using cooked rice)
1 chicken bouillon
2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked brown lentils
½ cup chopped parsley

Instructions:
In a dutch oven or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the tomato and cook until softened.
Add rice and sauté for two minutes. Pour in the water and add the chicken bouillon. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in the cooked lentils gently.
Stir in the parsley and serve.

Notes:
If using leftover (already cooked) rice, just add the rice at step 3 and skip the water and chicken bouillon. Let it cook briefly, to warm, and then stir the lentils and parsley.

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