SAUSAGE WITH LENTILS AND SPINACH

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Sausage     Spinach     Lentil     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, chopped
2 6-ounce packages sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms
3 garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 pound dried brown lentils, rinsed
2 bay leaves
6 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
2 5-ounce packages fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and sautéuntil browned, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate. Add onion and mushrooms to pot; sprinkle with salt and sauté until mushrooms are soft, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; stir 1 minute. Add lentils and bay leaves; stir to coat. Add 6 cups broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Return sausage to pot. Add spinach in 2 batches, stirring until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

Smile Mohamud
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved it in this dish.


Amir Mia
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be served hot or cold.


Laiba Shahzad
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I'm allergic to lentils, so I substituted quinoa. It was still delicious!


Abigail Ojeifo
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The sausage and lentils were a bit too salty for my taste.


william ita
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Aya Mohamed
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


RGGKH
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really watery.


salman sawon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Nomi Siddiqui
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Morgan Marshall
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Sopaula Napier
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the dish, and it gave it a really nice flavor.


Ismael Milanes
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the sausage. It was delicious!


Hawaa Bale
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lentils didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked.


SN Shakib Ahmmed
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The sausage and lentils were a bit bland for my taste, but the spinach added a nice flavor.


Mohsin 007
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


WaQar Zaidi628
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind! The lentils were so tender and flavorful.


Ibrahim Hasan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sausage and lentils were cooked perfectly, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor.