Zesty Chorizo & Lentil Cheese Dip – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped, fresh, spicy chorizo sausage (casing removed)
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped white onion
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) beer (lager/blond)
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) split red lentils
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) 2% milk
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) drained and chopped pickled jalapeno, plus 1 Tbsp pickling juice
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh cilantro