LENTILS CACCIATORE
Chicken cacciatore is an Italian hunter's stew that's made by braising chicken with tomato, aromatics and vegetables, like red peppers, onions, carrots, rosemary, olives and so on. This braise's cozy, deep flavors are equally tasty with red lentils in place of the poultry. In less than half an hour, red lentils break down to create a creamy, rich vegetarian stew. Carrots and red peppers make it a hearty meal, but you could also eat it over pasta, polenta or farro. If serving with pasta, thin the cacciatore with a little pasta water before tossing with the noodles.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the carrots and bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just softened, 3 minutes.
- Add the capers, tomato paste, garlic and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste begins to stick to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the wine, season with salt and pepper, and cook until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, red lentils and 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, partly cover, then reduce the heat and simmer until the lentils start to break down and lose their shape, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir vigorously from time to time to scrape any stuck lentils from the bottom of the pot. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Baddie Kale
k-baddie@aol.comI love the lentils cacciatore. It's a healthy and delicious meal that I can feel good about feeding my family.
Md Alamin Hossan
hossanm@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it reheats well.
Umer Musa
umusa@yahoo.comThe lentils cacciatore was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would use less lemon juice next time.
Dominion Chanimuya
c@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I always have a bag of lentils in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.
Saddam Taz
ts96@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this lentils cacciatore is a great addition to my repertoire.
Shelby Burns
b-s57@aol.comThis dish is perfect for a cold winter night. The lentils and vegetables are hearty and filling, and the sauce is warm and comforting.
Yameen Khan
y_khan@hotmail.comThe lentils cacciatore was a bit too spicy for my liking. I would recommend using less chili powder.
Maamir Khan
m.k@gmail.comI love the combination of lentils and vegetables in this dish. It's a healthy and satisfying meal.
Jenn DeVouge
j-d97@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lentils cook quickly and the sauce is simple to make.
Freefire Max
mfreefire96@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
basudave biral
b.basudave@yahoo.comThe lentils cacciatore was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to it.
Ritash singh
r@hotmail.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.
leton mallik
m@aol.comI've made this lentils cacciatore recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lentils are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
No one asked DUMBASS
ono@gmail.comThis lentils cacciatore is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The lentils are cooked in a rich tomato sauce with vegetables and spices, and the result is a delicious and satisfying stew.