Toulouse sausages with lentils

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Toulouse Sausages
  • Toulouse sausages : 4 sausages
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion (chopped) : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves (minced) : 2
  • Carrot (diced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Celery stalk (diced) : 1
  • Bay leaf : 1
  • Thyme sprigs : 2
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Red wine : 1/2 cup
  • Chicken or vegetable broth : 2 cups
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
• Lentils
  • Green or brown lentils : 1 cup
  • Water : 3 cups
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Bay leaf : 1

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Steps

• Prepare the Lentils
• Add the lentils, water, salt, and bay leaf to a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender. Drain and set aside.
• Cook the Sausages
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sausages and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Prepare the Sauce
• In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
• Add the bay leaf, thyme sprigs, tomato paste, red wine, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
• Return the sausages to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
• Serve
• Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the skillet.
• Serve the Toulouse sausages with the lentils, spooning the sauce over the top.

Tips

• You can serve this dish with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
• Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

Information

• Toulouse sausages are a traditional French sausage made with pork and flavored with garlic and spices.
• Lentils are a nutritious legume that is high in protein and fiber. They are a great addition to this dish for added texture and flavor.