LENTIL AND GARLIC SAUSAGE CASSOULET
Steps:
- Bring bacon and 8 cups water to boil in a large pot (bacon should be submerged). Attach bay leaf to whole onion by piercing it with cloves; add to pot. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer bacon, turning occasionally, until tender, about 1 hour. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Skim off fat from surface and discard. Combine strained broth and lentils in a large saucepan. If necessary, add more water to cover lentils by 1/2 inch. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are just tender but not mushy, 18-20 minutes. Drain lentils, reserving broth. Transfer lentils to a large bowl. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion, carrots, celery, and cayenne; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and lightly colored, 7-8 minutes. Add garlic, sage, and thyme; stir for 1 minute. Transfer to bowl with lentils. Cut skin from cooled bacon; discard skin. Cut bacon crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices. Add to lentils; toss mixture gently until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a 3-qt. baking dish. Distribute sausage evenly over lentil mixture, gently pushing into lentils. Moisten lentils with reserved broth to barely cover (2-2 1/2 cups; add water if needed). Combine breadcrumbs with butter in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Sprinkle evenly over lentil mixture; cover dish tightly with foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake cassoulet for 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake until breadcrumbs are golden and juices are simmering, 25-30 minutes. Let cassoulet rest for 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley and chives; serve with Dijon mustard and cornichons, if desired.
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Karna Khatri
[email protected]This cassoulet is a must-try for any lentil lover!
Mduh Ntuli
[email protected]Overall, this was a good cassoulet. I would definitely make it again.
Sweetflowers12
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.
scar
[email protected]The lentils in this cassoulet were a bit too mushy for my liking.
Mohsan Kazmi
[email protected]This cassoulet was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked it to be more flavorful.
Tyler Tennis
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lentils and garlic sausage were a great combination, and the dish was very flavorful.
Kathy Miller
[email protected]This cassoulet is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable dish to make.
Bosy Ayman
[email protected]This was my first time making cassoulet and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.
Play Point
[email protected]I've made this cassoulet a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
ibrahem afridi
[email protected]This cassoulet was a hit with my family! The lentils and garlic sausage were a delicious combination, and the dish was very flavorful. I also liked that it was relatively easy to make.