Smoked Sausages with Lentils
Enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal with smoked sausages nestled among tender French-style green lentils. This dish combines the rich taste of sausages, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all simmered to perfection in a savory tomato broth. Ideal for a cozy dinner, it's both satisfying and nutritious.
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 schinkengriller sausages (21 oz)
- 1 cup (7 oz) French-style green lentils
- 1½ cups (12.5 fl oz) chicken stock
- 1 stalk celery (5.3 oz), trimmed and chopped finely
- 1 medium carrot (4.2 oz), chopped finely
- 1 medium onion (5.3 oz), chopped finely
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2.
Add the schinkengriller sausages and brown them on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3.
Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.
- 4.
In the same pot, add chopped onion, celery, and carrot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 5.
Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 6.
Add the French-style green lentils, chicken stock, diced tomatoes (with juice), thyme, and wholegrain mustard to the pot.
- 7.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- 8.
After 30 minutes, stir in the browned sausages and simmer uncovered for another 30-45 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- 9.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
