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Red Pepper Lentils with Sausages & Salsa Verde Crumb

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A hearty, rich stew of smoky red pepper lentils served with seared sausages and crispy herbed salsa verde crumbs for an unforgettable comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 plant-based or meat sausages
  • 1 tbsp oil for searing
  • 2 slices day-old bread
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add diced red bell pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, lentils, chopped tomatoes, and broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender and the mixture thickens.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the sausages in a skillet with oil until browned on all sides and heated through. Set aside.
  6. To make the crumb, pulse bread, garlic, parsley, basil, and lemon zest in a food processor until coarse. Add olive oil and salt, then toast in a dry pan until golden and crisp.
  7. Serve lentils in bowls topped with sliced sausages and a generous sprinkle of salsa verde crumb. Add grilled bread on the side if desired.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free bread and sausages for a gluten-free option.
  • Adjust seasoning and herbs to taste.
  • This dish can be made fully plant-based using vegan sausages.

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