ROSEMARY-SCENTED LENTILS AND SAUSAGE

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I love this. Really. Love it. It's from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue of Cooking Light. If you can't find green lentils, regular old brown lentils will work but it's not as good.

Provided by Umberle

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon granules
2 cups green lentils
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups minced yellow onions (about 1 large)
1/2 cup minced carrot (1 medium)
1 tablespoon crushed rosemary
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook 30 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, rosemary, and garlic to a pan. Cook 10 minutes stirring constantly or until tender. Add sausage, cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add tomato paste and remaining 4 ingredients; cook 1 minute or until heated.
  • Add sausage mixture to lentils; bring to a boil. Cook 15-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 584.5, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 23

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