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Lentils with Spinach & Soy Sausage

Because lentils cook quickly, they’re ideal for a simple supper. This thick, earthy stew, chock-full of protein, is most satisfying on a chilly fall or winter evening.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 quart vegetable broth (see page 295)
2 bay leaves
1 cup green or brown lentils
2 cups diced potatoes
8 ounces soy sausage links
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
Salt and pepper
Grated Cheddar or crumbled feta cheese or ricotta salata

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a soup pot, cook the garlic and coriander in the olive oil for a minute. Add the broth, bay leaves, and lentils, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered for 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add the potatoes, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender and the lentils are soft, about 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    While the lentils and potatoes cook, cut the soy sausage into 1/2 inch-thick rounds. In a skillet on medium-low heat, cook the rounds in the olive oil, turning frequently, until browned, 5 or 10 minutes. Rinse, drain, and chop the spinach.

    Step 4

    When the lentils and potatoes are done, add the sausage and spinach and stir until the spinach is just wilted but still bright green, about a minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with cheese.

Cover of the cookbook Moosewood Simple Suppers with a red floral motif.
From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.
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