Lentils with garlic sausage is a hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The lentils provide a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, while the garlic sausage adds a savory and smoky depth of flavor. This dish is also easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll find this recipe easy to follow and the results will be simply delicious.
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SAUSAGE WITH GARLIC LENTILS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h9m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cover lentils by 2 inches with water, add bay and onion and bring to a boil. Boil lentils 20 to 22 minutes until just tender but with a little bite left to them.
- In a shallow pasta bowl combine the garlic and about 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil and let stand 15 minutes.
- Place sausages in a small pan and add 1/4-inch water and 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, a little drizzle. Bring water to a boil then reduce heat to medium-high. Let the water simmer away 8 minutes or so, then crisp the casings 3 to 4 minutes more.
- Remove bay and onion from lentils. Toss hot lentils with garlic oil, parsley and salt and pepper. Serve with sausages on top.
LENTILS WITH GARLIC SAUSAGE
Adapted from Food & Wine, Oct 2011. A very easy, comforting dish for a cool evening. I'd serve this with a nice loaf of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.
Provided by IngridH
Categories Stew
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the sausage pieces, and cook over medium high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to a plate.
- Add the leeks, carrot, and garlic to the oil in the pan and cook over medium heat until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the lentils, herbs, bay leaf, and 5 cups water; bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer over low heat until the lentils are tender, about 35 minutes. Remove the herb sprigs and bay leaf.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the mustard. Add the sausage back into the pot, and stir until sausage is warmed through. Transfer the stew to bowls, and drizzle with the mustard oil and parsley to serve.
BRAISED LENTILS WITH GARLIC SAUSAGE
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat in large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven. Slice onion into quarters; cut quarters crosswise into 1-inch chunks. Add onion, celery and garlic to pan; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Do not let vegetables brown (lower heat if necessary).
- Add sausage, lentils, thyme and enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
- Season with vinegar and additional salt and pepper. Discard thyme. Stir in the parsley. Serve warm, with mustard alongside.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 757, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1131 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
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
SAUSAGES AND GREEN LENTILS WITH TOMATO SALSA
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Citrus Herb Pepper Pork Tomato Vegetable Roast New Year's Day New Year's Eve Dinner Sausage Lentil Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- First things first; get your salsa on the go. Put a little olive oil into a pan, add the onion and sliced garlic, throw in the cinnamon stick and a good crumbling of chili, and fry on a gentle heat for 10 minutes, until the onions are soft and sweet. Now turn the heat up and add your red wine vinegar - it will steam and might even make you cough but this is a normal reaction! Then turn the heat down to low and add your canned tomatoes, chopped up. Simmer slowly for half an hour while you get on with your lentils.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put the lentils into a pot, cover them with water, and add the 2 whole cloves of garlic, the bay leaf, and some tied-up stems from the parsley. Simmer for around 20 minutes, making sure that you've got enough liquid covering the lentils. Toss your sausages in a little olive oil and put them in a roasting pan in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden and crisp. Drop your broccoli into a pot of boiling water for a few minutes when the sausages come out of the oven. When done, drain in a colander and toss in a bowl with a squeeze of lemon juice and some extra virgin olive oil.
- Once the lentils are cooked, remove the parsley stems and bay leaf and pour away most of the water from the pot. Mash the garlic cloves up with a spoon, mix in with the lentils, and dress them using 4 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil and 1 or 2 tablespoons of good vinegar. Throw in all your finely chopped parsley leaves, mix, and season.
- Remove the sausages from the roasting pan and pour away any fat. Tip the lentils into your serving bowls. Remove the cinnamon stick from the salsa rossa and discard it, then season well to taste and spoon it over your lentils. Place 2 sausages, either sliced or whole, on top. Sprinkle with the thyme and serve with a big bowl of steaming broccoli.
Tips:
- When choosing lentils, opt for French lentils or brown lentils, as they hold their shape well during cooking.
- To enhance the flavor of the lentils, use a flavorful broth instead of water. Vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth are all good options.
- Add a bay leaf and a sprig of thyme to the pot while cooking the lentils for extra flavor.
- If you don't have garlic sausage, you can use Italian sausage or kielbasa instead.
- To make the dish vegetarian, omit the garlic sausage and add more vegetables, such as diced carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
- Serve the lentils with a side of crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
This hearty and flavorful lentil dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very budget-friendly and easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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