Sausage and Green Lentil Skillet
In short: Sliced sausages simmered with green lentils, carrots, celery and thyme in one pan until the lentils are tender, with a splash of vinegar to finish. It takes about 1 h in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 1 h
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 520 kcal
Green or brown lentils hold their shape when cooked, which suits a skillet dinner. They simmer in the same pan as sausage, carrots, celery and onion, soaking up the savory fat and stock without any presoaking. The dish is filling and cheap, and it tastes even better the next day. A splash of vinegar and a spoonful of mustard at the end sharpen the flavor. Serve it with crusty bread or over a scoop of mashed potatoes.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage rounds for 5 minutes, turning, then move them to a plate.
- Add the onion, carrots and celery to the fat in the pan and cook for 6 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, thyme and tomato paste for 1 minute.
- Add the lentils, bay leaves, stock, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Return the sausages to the pan, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are tender and the sausages reach 74°C (165°F). Add a splash of water if the pan looks dry.
- Remove the bay leaves and stir in the mustard and vinegar. Taste for salt.
- Scatter with the parsley and serve.
Tips
- Go easy on the salt at the start if your stock is salty, because the dish reduces. Taste at the end.
- Red lentils turn to mush in this dish. Use green, brown or French green lentils, which keep their shape.
Questions and answers
Do I need to soak lentils before cooking them?
No. Green and brown lentils cook in 25 to 30 minutes without soaking. Rinse them and pick out any small stones.
Can I freeze sausage and lentil skillet?
Yes. Freeze it in portions for up to 3 months. It thickens as it cools, so add a splash of stock when you reheat it.
What can I use instead of sausage?
Diced bacon or smoked sausage work well. For a vegetarian version, use sliced mushrooms and an extra teaspoon of smoked paprika.
How long does it take to make Sausage and Green Lentil Skillet?
About 1 h in total: 15 min of preparation and 45 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Sausage and Green Lentil Skillet?
About 520 kcal per serving, with 26 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 520 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1400 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
