Duchy Organic pork fillet with chorizo, lentils & watercress
Prep
5 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners when I want something that feels special but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen. A beautiful pork fillet gets a flavour boost from chorizo and earthy lentils, all ready in just 30 minutes from start to table. What I love most is that the lentils do the heavy lifting nutritionally, packed with plant based protein and fibre to keep you satisfied long after dinner. The best part? Everything comes together in one pan, so there's minimal fuss and even less washing up at the end of the night. Trust me, this is restaurant quality food on a weeknight budget.
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Ingredients
- 450 gramspork fillet(Duchy Organic Free Range British Pork Fillet )
- 60 gramsdiced chorizo
- 250 gramsmerchant gourmet tomatoey french puy & green lentils(pack Merchant Gourmet Tomatoey French Lentils)
- 80 gramswatercress
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Season the pork fillet, then sear in a little oil in a large ovenproof frying pan until golden. Scatter 60g chorizo into the pan and roast for 18-20 minutes, according to the pork pack instructions.
- 2
Remove the pork and allow to rest on a board. Meanwhile, add the lentils to the chorizo in the pan and heat through on the hob, adding a generous handful of chopped watercress to wilt and a good splash of water to loosen.
- 3
Serve the pork, thickly sliced on an angle, on mounds of lentils, with more watercress alongside, the carving juices spooned around and some crusty bread, if liked.
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