Lentils with Sausage and Swiss Chard Recipe

Name: Lentils with Sausage and Swiss Chard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage (about 2 links), casings removed, sausage finely crumbled; 1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/3 cups dried lentils; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 2 1/2 cups (or more) water; 1 pound Swiss chard (about 1 large bunch), thick stems and ribs cut away and discarded, leaves coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Saute sausage in large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
2
Drain any excess fat from skillet.
3
Add carrot, onion and garlic to skillet; saute until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in lentils, bay leaf, fennel seeds and rosemary.
5
Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
7
Place Swiss chard atop lentils; cover and cook until lentils are tender and chard is wilted and tender, adding more water if mixture is dry, about 7 minutes.
8
Stir to blend.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Discard bay leaf.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces sweet Italian turkey sausage (about 2 links), casings removed, sausage finely crumbled, 1/2 cup chopped peeled carrot, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Lentils with Sausage and Swiss Chard 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.

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Lentils with Sausage and Swiss Chard

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Variations & substitutions

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