Sausage and Lentil Stew

Serves 4
Calories: 434 kcal/serving

Look for hot spicy sausages and Puy lentils for this warm and tasty stew. Serve with cooked green leafy vegetables, or warmed, crusty bread.

source: BBC Good Food

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
6-8 sausages, ideally hot/spicy
1 onion, thinly sliced
400g chopped tomatoes with herbs
160g/5¾oz Puy lentils
500ml/18fl oz chicken or pork stock
75ml/2½fl oz oz red wine



Method

  1. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a large, deep frying pan or shallow casserole and fry the sausages over a medium heat for 6–8 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides. Set aside.

  2. Gently fry the onion in the remaining oil for 4–5 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned.

  3. Add the tomatoes and lentils, red wine, and stock. Cover loosely with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Return the sausages to the pan and cook for 10–15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sausages cooked, stirring regularly. Add a little extra water if needed.

  5. Serve with lots of freshly cooked green leafy vegetables, or warmed, crusty bread.

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