Mom's Simple Hearty Lentil Sausage Stew Recipe
This simple sausage stew with lentils is deliciously satisfying and good for you too.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound Italian-style turkey sausage, crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups dry lentils
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14-15 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes, undrained (If you used whole tomatoes, give them a rough chop)
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large high-sided skillet or saucepan set over medium heat, warm the oil until glistening.
- Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the sausage and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up the sausage, until it is no longer pink, about 8 minutes more.
- Stir in the lentils, broth, tomatoes with their juices, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, thyme, and black pepper. Heat to boiling then reduce the heat to LOW, cover and simmer, 40 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- If the mixture gets too dry, add more broth to achieve desired consistency.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
WW Points: 3
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(You must be logged into WW on smartphone or tablet.) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) This stew keeps beautifully and may even be better the next day as the flavors continue to deepen overnight. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water to loosen it up as needed.
(You must be logged into WW on smartphone or tablet.) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) This stew keeps beautifully and may even be better the next day as the flavors continue to deepen overnight. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water to loosen it up as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 10mg