Best 6 Lentil And Bratwurst Stew Recipes

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Lentil and bratwurst stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils and bratwurst add a satisfying heartiness to the stew, while the vegetables provide a delicious and nutritious balance. This stew is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL AND BRATWURST STEW



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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 fresh bratwurst links
3 cups water
1 large leek, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 cup dried green lentils, sorted, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Chianti or dry red wine
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook bratwurst over medium heat until browned on all sides.
  • Carefully pour in 1 cup of the water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, turning bratwurst occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove bratwurst from saucepan; cover and refrigerate. Discard cooking liquid.
  • Into same saucepan, pour remaining 2 cups water. Stir in all remaining ingredients except bratwurst and spinach. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Cut bratwurst into 1/2-inch slices; stir into stew. Cook about 3 minutes or until bratwurst is hot. Stir in spinach. Cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges

FRENCH-LENTIL AND SAUSAGE STEW



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A thick stew made with Le Puy lentils and kielbasa makes ahearty, no-fuss meal. Its aroma, reminiscent of French country cooking, comes from a blend of bay leaf and rosemary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
7 garlic cloves, chopped
3 1/2 cups Le Puy lentils (about 2 pounds), rinsed and picked over
2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 dried bay leaf
3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Brown sausage, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils, stock, 3 1/2 cups water, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt. Bring stew to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Return sausage to the pan; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons rosemary. Season stew with salt and pepper.

SAUSAGE LENTIL STEW



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This hearty stew is brimming with protein-packed lentils, vegetables and tasty turkey kielbasa. It's big on flavor but easy on the budget. - Patti St. Antoine, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fully cooked turkey kielbasa, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cups water
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the kielbasa, carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water, potatoes, broth, lentils, salt, cumin and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and chiles; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL STEW WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Simple to make and bursting with flavor, this one-pot lentil stew featuring smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, and beer is a great choice for dinner.

Provided by Karen Low

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
3 cups tomato juice
1 ½ cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 ounces smoked bratwurst, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Combine water, tomato juice, lentils, beer, onion, carrot, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, pepper, and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes and sausage. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 927.2 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

LENTIL AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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Thick, hearty lentil and sausage soup (or stew?) with a little spiciness. Simple and delicious, very easy to make.

Provided by music&food

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 ½ cups dry brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 medium plum tomatoes, diced
5 links pre-cooked chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils to the boiling water, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and let cook until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Puree the lentils into a thick paste using a food processor or blender.
  • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and continue to cook until the onion starts to soften, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Add turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes to the broth and stir until the liquid is very orange. Stir in tomatoes and another 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add remaining broth. Gradually stir lentil puree, a little at a time, until it is all mixed in. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Stir in chicken sausage. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook, checking and stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 23.5 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1019.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your stew taste its best. Look for bratwurst that is made with good quality pork and lentils that are plump and free of debris.
  • Brown the bratwurst before adding it to the stew: This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and parsnips.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the lentils to become tender.
  • Season the stew to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a splash of red wine or beer for extra flavor.
  • Serve the stew hot with a side of bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Lentil and bratwurst stew is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-make dish, making it a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give lentil and bratwurst stew a try.

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