Lamb Sausage with Lentils and Sauteed Pears Recipe

Name: Lamb Sausage with Lentils and Sauteed Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown lentils (14 ounces); 4 cups boiling water; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 carrots, diced; 1 onion, diced; 1 celery rib, diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 cup roasted red peppers (8 ounces), preferably piquillo, cut into thin strips; 1 1/4 pounds merguez sausage; 2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and cut into eighths

Servings: persons

2 cups brown lentils (14 ounces)
4 cups boiling water
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
1 celery rib, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup roasted red peppers (8 ounces), preferably piquillo, cut into thin strips
1 1/4 pounds merguez sausage
2 ripe Bartlett pears, cored and cut into eighths

1
In a large heatproof bowl, cover the lentils with the boiling water and let stand for 30 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4
Add the diced carrots, onion and celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
5
Add the lentils and 1 1/2 cups of water and season with salt and pepper.
6
Cover and cook over low heat until the lentils are just tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
7
Stir in 1/2 cup of the olive oil, the cider vinegar and the roasted red peppers and season with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer the lentil mixture to a serving platter.
9
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
10
Add the merguez sausage and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
11
Arrange the sausages around the lentils and pour over any accumulated juices.
12
Return the skillet to high heat.
13
Add the pears and cook, turning once, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
14
Transfer to the platter and serve right away.

2686

kcal

Calories

285

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown lentils (14 ounces), 4 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Lamb Sausage with Lentils and Sauteed Pears falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Sausage with Lentils and Sauteed Pears

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