Hearty Lentil & Sausage Stew

Hearty Lentil & Sausage Stew

60 mins
easy
4 servings

A flavorful and satisfying lentil and sausage stew, perfect for a cozy weeknight meal. This recipe is easy to follow and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Comfort FoodHeartyLentilSausage

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 400.00 gRed Lentils(Pre-soaked for 30 minutes)
  • 4.00 linksItalian Sausage(Remove casing if desired)
  • 1.00 Carrot(Diced)
  • 1.00 stalkCelery(Diced)
  • 1.00 Onion(Diced)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic(Minced)
  • 1.00 tablespoonTomato Paste
  • 0.50 cupDry Red Wine
  • 2.00 cupsVegetable Broth
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil
  • 2.00 leavesFresh Sage(Chopped)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(To taste)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(To taste)

Instructions

1

Rinse and soak lentils for 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Dice vegetables (carrot, celery, onion).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté vegetables and garlic until softened.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

4

Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Add sausage and cook until browned.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Drain lentils and add to the pot.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Deglaze the pot with red wine.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Pour in vegetable broth, add salt, pepper, and sage.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

10

Serve hot, drizzled with extra olive oil.

Estimated time: 2 minutes