Sausages with creamy lentils

Gluten Free
Health score
54%
Sausages with creamy lentils
40 min.
4
1207kcal

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If you're looking to indulge in a hearty meal that won't compromise your health goals, our Sausages with Creamy Lentils recipe is the perfect solution. This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of grilled sausages with a creamy lentil base, making it a satisfying option for lunch or dinner. The best part? It's gluten-free, so it's suitable for everyone at the table!

Imagine sinking your teeth into succulent, perfectly grilled pork sausages, complementing a luscious blend of green lentils, carrots, and bacon. The addition of crème fraîche brings a velvety texture that elevates the dish, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. It's not just delicious; it’s also nutritious with a balanced caloric breakdown that gives you the energy needed to power through your day.

This recipe serves four, making it ideal for family meals or dinner parties. With a cooking time of just 40 minutes, you can prepare a meal that feels gourmet without spending all evening in the kitchen. Whether you're serving it on a cozy night in or impressing guests, this dish is sure to become a favorite! So gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the delicious flavors of Sausages with Creamy Lentils – a comfort food classic with a modern twist.

Ingredients

  •  bacon chopped
  •  carrots 
  •  celery stalks 
  • tbsp crème fraîche 
  • 410 green lentils canned
  •  onion 
  •  pork sausage 
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  • 200 ml vegetable stock hot fine (a cube is )
  •  thyme sprigs dried fresh

Equipment

  • food processor
  • grill

Directions

  1. Preheat the grill. Grill thesausages for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until theyare evenly browned andcooked through.Meanwhile, chop the onion,carrots and celery into smallpieces. (A food processor canmake short work of this.)
  2. Heatthe sunflower oil in a mediumpan. Fry the bacon for 2minutes, then stir in thechopped vegetables andthyme. Cook over a mediumheat for 8 minutes, stirringoccasionally, until the vegetables have softened andare beginning to brown.
  3. Pour in the stock andsimmer for 8 minutes until thecarrots are tender.
  4. Drain thelentils, then stir into thevegetables.
  5. Heat through for acouple of minutes, thenseason and stir in the crémefraiche or cream.
  6. Serve withthe grilled sausages.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1207kcal
Protein20.96%
Fat56.17%
Carbs22.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.11
Glycemic Load
9.31
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
49.921739329462%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.36mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.65mg
Gallocatechin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1207.01kcal
60.35%
Fat:74.85g
115.15%
Saturated Fat:23.43g
146.42%
Carbohydrates:68.56g
22.85%
Net Carbohydrates:35.89g
13.05%
Sugar:5.54g
6.15%
Cholesterol:177.06mg
59.02%
Sodium:1741.7mg
75.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:62.85g
125.7%
Fiber:32.67g
130.68%
Folate:505.56µg
126.39%
Vitamin A:5518.21IU
110.36%
Vitamin B1:1.58mg
105.49%
Phosphorus:811.76mg
81.18%
Manganese:1.47mg
73.29%
Vitamin B3:14.1mg
70.48%
Vitamin B6:1.36mg
67.84%
Zinc:10.1mg
67.36%
Iron:10.53mg
58.49%
Potassium:1719.53mg
49.13%
Magnesium:166.53mg
41.63%
Vitamin B5:3.93mg
39.33%
Copper:0.72mg
35.77%
Vitamin B12:2µg
33.35%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.3%
Vitamin E:4.11mg
27.4%
Vitamin D:2.98µg
19.88%
Selenium:11.33µg
16.19%
Vitamin C:10.87mg
13.17%
Calcium:109.22mg
10.92%
Vitamin K:11.02µg
10.49%