Lentils with Garlic Sausage Recipe

Name: Lentils with Garlic Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound French garlic sausage or kielbasa, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups French green lentils; 3 thyme sprigs, 1 rosemary sprig and 1 fresh bay leaf, tied in a bundle; Salt; 1/2 cup hazelnuts; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 small head of escarole, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound French garlic sausage or kielbasa, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups French green lentils
3 thyme sprigs, 1 rosemary sprig and 1 fresh bay leaf, tied in a bundle
Salt
1/2 cup hazelnuts
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 small head of escarole, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1
In a large, heavy Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Add the garlic sausage and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned, 5 minutes.
3
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate.
4
Add the leeks, carrot and garlic to the Dutch oven and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
5
Add the lentils, herb bundle and 5 cups of water and bring to a boil.
6
Season with salt and simmer over low heat, until the lentils are tender, about 35 minutes.
7
Discard the herb bundle.
8
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350.
9
Spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast for about 12 minutes, until golden.
10
Let cool, then transfer the nuts to a kitchen towel and rub off the skins.
11
Coarsely chop the nuts.
12
In a small bowl, combine the mustard with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
13
Add the escarole to the stew and cook until wilted, 6 minutes.
14
Stir in the sausage and cook until hot.
15
Transfer the stew to bowls and drizzle with the mustard oil.
16
Garnish with the nuts and parsley and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound French garlic sausage or kielbasa, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced, 1 large carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentils with Garlic Sausage 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.

Lentils with Garlic Sausage

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