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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Make sure the sausage is gluten-free.

 

"The day is coming when a single carrot, freshly observed, will set off a revolution."
-Paul Cezanne, Artist

The refrigerator light goes on...

The great thing about lentils is that you can make a quick stew like this one. It's simple, delicious and great for you, but best of all there's only one pot to clean up. Look for sausage that contains about 300 mg sodium for a 1 1/2 to 2 ounce serving. For this recipe we used Applegate Farms breakfast sausage. It is tasty and does not contain nitrites or nitrates. Sausage is certainly something to minimize in your diet, but this is a great recipe for it.


 

Lentils with Sausage

Servings: 8 as a side dish | Serving size: about 1 cup

Cooking Time: 60 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Two servings makes a great entree.

Lentils with Sausage

Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Place the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large stock pot over medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Stir frequently.

Add the onions and celery.

Cook for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the carrots, peppers and sausage.

Cook for another 3 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the lentils, thyme, sage, salt, pepper and water.

Stir and cover.

Place the pot in the oven and cook for 50 minutes. Stir about every 15 minutes.

Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about 1 cup

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7g 9%
    Saturated Fat 2g 10%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 13mg 5%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 16g 6%
    Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
    Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
Vitamin K 23mcg