Within the realm of culinary creations, lentils take center stage in a symphony of flavors when paired with the savory goodness of sausage in a hearty casserole dish. This comforting and versatile meal offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing home cooks to unleash their creativity and tailor it to their unique tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or a contemporary twist, this guide will take you on a delightful journey, showcasing the best recipes for lentils sausage casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From classic one-pot wonders to innovative gourmet delights, let's delve into the realm of lentils and sausage, where rustic charm meets culinary excellence.
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WHITE BEAN-SAUSAGE SOUP
Make this heart-healthy main-dish white bean and sausage soup with fresh onions. If you're really pressed for time, look for frozen chopped onions, which can be added to soups and stews in seconds.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Italian Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook sausage, onion and garlic in a large saucepan 5 to 10 minutes or until the sausage is browned and the onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, the water, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in kale (or spinach). Simmer, uncovered, 1 to 3 minutes more or until the kale is tender (or the spinach is wilted).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 5 g
LENTIL AND POLISH SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
We like lentils, and this recipe is fast, easy and cheap. I bought the sausage for 99 cents at the local Canned Foods Warehouse (aka Rainbow). You can use hot sausage or mild. I usually make this with half red and half brown lentils for the texture, but you can use all of one kind. I imagine this could be made in a crockpot, I just haven't done it. Serve with a fresh salad.
Provided by Chef George S.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute the onions in the olive oil until brown (about 10 minutes).
- Add the garlic and continue to cook for a minute or two.
- Add the lentils and the sausage.
- Add the water, bay leaf, salt (at least 1 teaspoon or to taste) and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover and turn down the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 hrs or until lentils are tender.
- Watch the pot to make sure there is enough liquid so that the lentils don't burn.
LENTILS & SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Make and share this Lentils & Sausage Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Pork
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse lentils in water and drain well; pick out and discard any foreign material. Add to 4-quart casserole or Dutch oven. Add the boiling water, salt, and garlic. Cover and place in a 350° F oven to begin baking.
- Meanwhile, remove casings from sausage and cut into 1-inch chunks. Cook sausage in a wide frying pan over medium heat until well browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove sausage and stir into lentils. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings; add onion to drippings and cook, stirring, until soft. Stir onion and carrots into lentils.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Stir tomato sauce and vinegar into lentils and bake, uncovered, for 20 more minutes.
- Garnish with parsley.
ITALIAN SAUSAGES WITH LENTILS
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For the lentils:
- Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil into a good-sized saucepan (and one that has a lid that fits) on the heat and when it's warm, add the chopped onion. Sprinkle with salt (which helps prevent its browning) and cook over low to medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes). Add the lentils, stir well and then cover generously with cold water. Bring to the boil, then cover and let simmer gently for 1/2 an hour or so until cooked and most, if not all, the liquid's absorbed. I don't add salt at this stage since the sauce provided by the sausages later (and which will be poured over the lentils) will be pretty salty itself. So, wait and taste. And remember, you can of course cook the lentils in advance.
- Anyway, when either the lentils are nearly ready or you're about to reheat them, put a heavy-based frying pan on the burner, cover with a film of oil and add the bruised garlic. Cook for a few minutes then add and brown the sausages. When the sausages are brown on both sides - which won't take more than 5 minutes or so - throw in the wine and water and let bubble up. Cover the pan, either with a lid or aluminum foil, and cook for about 15 minutes. Using a fork, mash the now-soft garlic into the sauce and taste for seasoning, adding a little more water if it's too strong.
- Remove the lentils to a shallowish bowl or dish (I evacuate the sausages from their cooking pan, plonk the lentils in, then proceed) then cover with the sausages and their garlicky, winey gravy. Sprinkle over some flat-leaf parsley.
SAUSAGE & LENTIL ONE-POT
Pack of sausages in the fridge? Try them in this rich stew - it's made in just one pot, so you'll save on washing up too
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pan, cook the sausages until browned, then remove. Tip in remaining oil, onion, garlic and pepper, then cook, about 5 mins more until softened. Add lentils and sausages to the pan with the stock and wine, if using.
- Bring up to the boil, then simmer for 20 mins until lentils have softened and sausages are cooked through. Serve with plenty of crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 2.42 milligram of sodium
FRENCH-LENTIL AND SAUSAGE STEW
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
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 AND LENTILS
A simple dish with a distinct flavor that will leave you craving more. Lentils are cooked with Polish sausage and cumin to make a fast and satisfying meal that is ready in under 30 minutes with minimal effort. Use any type of sausage - I have used bratwurst, chorizo and leftover hot links as well.
Provided by your mom
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine water, lentils and onion in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 minutes. Add sliced sausage, and season with cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 522 mg, Sugar 4 g
SAUSAGE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by JoBellette
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook sausages, turning, for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove to an ovenproof casserole dish. 2. Add onion, bacon and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add lentils. Stir to coat in onion mixture. Add bay leaves and stock. Bring to the boil. Pour lentil mixture over sausages. Cover and cook for 1 hour. 3. Add tomatoes to casserole. Cover. Cook for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from oven. Discard bay leaves. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. Note: Can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Microwave on medium (50%) for 10 - 15 minutes stirring 3 times or until heated through.
RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE
This is an easy to make casserole that uses just 1 covered pan. Very tasty and a family favorite. I hope you enjoy it!
Provided by jill
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the sausage until no pink shows. Stir in the onion and green pepper, and saute until the onions are tender. Stir in the lentils, rice and chicken broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 833.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
LINCOLNSHIRE SAUSAGE & LENTIL SIMMER
A one-pot hearty stew to share with friends and family - you can make ahead and freeze it if you prefer
Provided by Silvana Franco
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large casserole or very large sauté pan with a lid. Add the pancetta and sausages and sizzle for 10 minutes, turning the sausages occasionally until nicely browned and sticky. Scoop the sausages out on to a plate.
- Add the onions, carrot and garlic to the pancetta and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions soften. Return the sausages to the pan and add the rosemary, lentils, stock, vinegar and tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil and simmer rapidly for 5 minutes, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring every so often until the lentils are tender. (It can now be chilled and frozen for up to 1 month.) Check the seasoning, scatter over the parsley and serve from the pan with a winter leaf salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 4.24 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right lentils. Brown lentils are the most common type used in casseroles, but you can also use green or red lentils. Be sure to rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can also add other vegetables like potatoes, parsnips, or turnips. Use what you have on hand or what's in season.
- Don't forget the herbs and spices. This recipe uses thyme, rosemary, and garlic, but you can also add other herbs and spices like oregano, basil, or cumin. Season to taste.
- Use a good quality sausage. The sausage is one of the main ingredients in this casserole, so it's important to use a good quality sausage. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, high-quality meat.
- Cook the casserole until the lentils are tender. This will usually take about 30-40 minutes. You can check the lentils by tasting them. They should be soft and slightly chewy.
Conclusion:
This lentil sausage casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover sausage. The lentils add a boost of protein and fiber, while the vegetables add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You can serve this casserole with a side of bread, rice, or potatoes.
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