The Best Lentil Recipe: Lentils with Kielbasa

The Best Lentil Recipe: Lentils with Kielbasa

from foodlets.com
55 min
1 servings

Lentils are so good for you! Full of protein and fiber (which kids often don't get enough of), the health benefits of eating lentils are huge. But today I want to talk about something else... The best lentil recipe I've ever made. We've done lentil soups here and there, but feels heartier. A main dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stems of celery, diced
  • 2 cups lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pound kielbasa (we use turkey but any variety will do), sliced into coins then quartered
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • fresh parsley, for serving
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large stock pot, heat olive oil. Saute onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until soft. About 5-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add ketchup and stir.

  3. 3

    Pour in chicken stock, kielbasa, lentils and seasoning (thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder). Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so. If the liquid dries up, add up to 1 cup of water.

  5. 5

    When the lentils are starting to get soft enough to eat, add the red wine vinegar and stir. Let cook off for about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve with freshly cut parsley and grated parmesan cheese.

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