QUAIL AND LENTIL CASSEROLE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 heaping cup dried lentils, rinsed
6 quail, halved
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 or 4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 pound ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
1 gallon chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine Additional thyme for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over the lentils in a bowl, and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain well.
  • Season the quail with salt and pepper and dredge lightly with flour.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan, and brown the quail all over. Set the birds aside.
  • Add the bacon, and cook until it is crisp. Drain, and pat dry.
  • Add the onion, garlic and thyme, and cook gently until the onion has softened.
  • Add the tomatoes, drained lentils, stock and wine, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
  • Add the quail, and simmer, in covered pan, for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until the quail are cooked and the lentil mixture has thickened.
  • Serve directly from the pan, and sprinkle with additional herbs for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 2119 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it turned out much better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild-flavored dishes.


Elsabe Brummer
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I'm not a big fan of quail, but I loved this casserole. The lentils and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the quail was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and delicious way to cook quail.


Mumboys Jimo
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I used ground turkey instead of quail, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Nishan Thamee
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I made this casserole for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


That Oneclown
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the quail was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves quail.


Sarah Adikini
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I've never cooked quail before, but this recipe made it easy. The casserole was delicious, and the quail was moist and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nawaab zada
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


TIK TOK TIVE. 25
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This casserole was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the quail was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves quail.


Lutur Ahmed
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I used chicken instead of quail, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


State Gsm
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I loved this casserole! The flavors were incredible, and the quail was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Fousena ebere
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This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.


Amir Rajput
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I made this casserole in a slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the lentils were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Atiski Atiski
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This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs, and it turned out much better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild-flavored dishes.


Charity Mio2k
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I'm not a big fan of quail, but I loved this casserole. The lentils and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the quail was moist and tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and delicious way to cook quail.


Diba Guyo
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This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I used ground turkey instead of quail, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris
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I made this casserole for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


tanveer sabir
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the quail was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves quail.


Janet Folikuma
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I've never cooked quail before, but this recipe made it easy. The casserole was delicious, and the quail was moist and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Veronica Hernandez
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This quail and lentil casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.