Lentejas con salchicha

Ingredientes

• 1 pound dry green or brown lentils
• 1 pound sweet sausage
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 cups chicken broth or water
• 2 cups tomato paste
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp dried fennel pollen or oregano
• salt u0026amp; pepper

Preparación

1. 1

   In a heat resistant bowl or pot, add the dry lentils and cover in boiling water for 20 minutes then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Coat the bottom of a frying pan or Dutch oven with a little olive oil and brown the sausage in their casings.

3. 3

   Once evenly browned, remove sausages to a plate and cover in foil to allow them to cook through.

4. 4

   Wipe out the pan and add the rest of the olive oil.

5. 5

   When the oil shimmers over medium heat, add the carrot, onion, celery, and (if using) red pepper flakes.

6. 6

   Season with salt & pepper and sauté until soft (roughly 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Raise the heat to medium-high and add the tomato paste and fennel pollen or oregano.

8. 8

   Stir the paste with the vegetables until the paste darkens but does not burn.

9. 9

   Add the lentils and coat evenly.

10. 10

    Add the stock or water (it should just cover the lentils; if not, add more), bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes (until the lentils are tender) and the liquid is nearly entirely reduced).

11. 11

    Slice the sausages into 1/2-inch coins.

12. 12

    Plate the lentils and top with sausage.

13. 13

    Serve immediately with a swirl of extra virgin olive oil.