Lentils with Jamón

Name: Lentils with Jamón
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 jar of cooked lentils; Serrano ham cut into small cubes; 2 garlic cloves; Oregano; Extra virgin olive oil

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These lentils with jamón sort out lunch for two without any kitchen hassle: they're ready in 15 minutes and all you need is a single skillet. With a jar of cooked lentils, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of oregano, I whip up a simple dish for those days when I crave legumes without having to simmer a pot for hours.

What I love about these lentils with serrano ham is that they need so little to turn out packed with flavour. The garlic and oregano give them a wonderful aroma, and the diced ham gets scattered throughout. By using jarred cooked lentils, I save on soaking and long cooking times.

If you feel like switching things up, I recommend my lentils with broccoli and ham and my lentils with vegetables and ham shavings, two great ways to keep enjoying legumes.

Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need

1 jar of cooked lentils
Serrano ham cut into small cubes
2 garlic cloves
Oregano
Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Process

1Add a drizzle of olive oil to a skillet and cook the finely minced garlic cloves.
2Once they start to take on some colour, add the ham and sauté well.
3Next, add the lentils, which you have previously rinsed under cold water.
4Add oregano to taste (cook for a couple of minutes, stirring well to let the flavours come together, and if you like, you can add a splash of water so it simmers gently; if adding water, cook until it evaporates).
5All done! Now we can enjoy our LENTILS WITH JAMÓN.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to rinse jarred lentils before using them?

For this skillet recipe, I recommend rinsing them under the tap and draining them well. That way you wash off the canning liquid and avoid adding extra moisture.

How long do lentils with jamón last in the fridge?

Keep them in an airtight container and enjoy them within 3-4 days. Pop them in the fridge within two hours of cooking and only reheat the portion you're going to eat.

Can you freeze lentils with diced jamón?

Yes, you can freeze them in individual portions in airtight containers. Thaw them in the fridge and warm them up in a skillet; if they seem a bit dry, just add a splash of water.