Lentils and Spicy Sausages

Comforting and full of bold flavors, this Lentils and Spicy Sausages recipe is a hearty one-pot dish perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends. Tender brown or green lentils simmer in a rich, savory broth infused with smoky paprika, garlic, and aromatic thyme, while golden-browned spicy sausages add a punch of heat and protein to the mix. This easy-to-make dish comes together in under an hour, with sautéed onions, carrots, and celery providing a flavorful base. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color, it's wholesome, satisfying, and customizable to your spice preference. Perfectly balanced in taste and texture, this meal is as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown or green lentils
• 4 links spicy sausages
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sausages and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning frequently, until well-browned. Remove the sausages from the pot and set them aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, and dried thyme, cooking for another 1 minute to release the flavors.

Step 7

Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Slice the browned sausages into bite-sized pieces and add them back to the pot.

Step 10

Continue to simmer the lentils and sausages for another 15-20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the flavors are well-combined. Remove the bay leaf.

Step 11

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 12

Serve the lentils and sausages hot in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1796.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1883.0

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 210mg	0%
Sodium 6279.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 84.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367.4mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 4430.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.4%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 28.7%