Lentil & smoked sausage stew

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Piece of life

I won’t hide the fact that I got a little discouraged this morning while shovelling snow from my car… winter is definitely on our doorstep ! But who says cold says comfort food and there’s nothing like a delicious stew of lentils and smoked sausages to face the falling temperatures. This old classic, who cradled my childhood, is always a great success. Smoked sausages give an irresistible taste to any dishes, and the kids of course love them… it even make them forget the « ugly » carrots that they hate so much.

About the stew

Nothing difficult here again. I use a pressure cooker, but you could use a regular pan, an Instant pot, or even a slow cooker. You will only need to adjust the cooking time according to the pan you use.

I always vary the type of lentils, green, brown… they all do the trick [except for the red ones, they cook way faster]. But my little favorite is the Beluga variety. This little lentil, nicknamed the « caviar of lentils » because of its color and shape, is from Canada. Always better to use a local product ! However it is not always easy to find and it is a little more expensive than other lentils [though still affordable]. Organic stores tend to have it more easily.

In France we tend to eat it as it, but since my Brazilian hubby came into my life I now always serve it with some rice. South americans and their famous « rice and beans » had to apply here, and I have to say it does get well together.

Ragout lentilles saucisses

Lentil & smoked sausage stew

A traditional recipe, the kind we always enjoy, tasty and comforting, a must for the cold days !
Course: Main course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Easy recipe, Family recipe, Traditional recipe
Portions 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking time (pressure cooker): 18 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 450 g dried lentils
  • 2 large smoked sausages (like french Morteau sausage)
  • 4 carrots diced
  • 1 onion minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • olive oil
  • water
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the lentils under cold water, and drain.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the pot. Fry the onion for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the carrots. Fry again for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the lentils, sausages, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Add water up to cover the lentils.
  • Close the pot and cook for 15 min when the pot is under pressure (or depending on the type of pan you are using, it will be longer with a traditional pan, shorter with an Instant pot).
  • Before serving, remove any excess water and remove the bay leaves.

Notes

Be careful not to overcook otherwise your lentils will turn into a soup, though it will still be very good it will be less presentable.

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