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Heat the oil in a wide skillet.
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Add the onion and saute over medium-low heat until translucent.
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Add the garlic, celery, and sausage.
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Saute, stirring frequently, until all the ingredients are golden and touched here and there with browned spots.
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Add the lentils, tomatoes, and thyme.
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Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Return to medium-low heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the tomatoes have just softened.
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Stir in the parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve at once in shallow bowls.
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Make a hearty meal with an easy potato dish like Fingerling Fries (page 194) or Sauteed Paprika Potatoes (page 207).
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Add an interesting salad chosen from the mixed greens salad suggestions under Recipe Not Required (page 192).
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If time allows, cook some brown rice and serve this dish over it on a plate rather than in shallow bowls.
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If you like the idea of serving this with a grain but dont want to wait for brown rice, couscous works well, too.
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Maple-Roasted Baby Carrots (page 205) made with the stovetop option makes a good side dish.
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Add a simple green salad to the meal.
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If you want a meal with no additional recipes to follow, all you need are microwaved sweet potatoes and a green salad.
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Calories: 490
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Total Fat: 19g
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Protein: 40g
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Carbohydrates: 45g
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Fiber: 24g
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Sodium: 925mg
