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Sausage and Lentil Stew

Sausage and Lentil Stew prepared dish

This hearty sausage and lentil stew is a comforting dish that combines savory sausage with nutritious lentils and vegetables. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete experience!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, celery, black pepper, italian sausage.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 400 g italian sausage (sliced)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup lentils (rinsed)
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups spinach (fresh)
  • 1 tsp thyme

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced carrots, celery, and chopped onion, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the rinsed lentils, canned diced tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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