Lentils With Sausage And Swiss Chard Recipe

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Servings: 2

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounce sweet Italian turkey sausage (abt 2 links) casings removed, and sausage finely crumbled
  • 1/2 c. minced peeled carrot
  • 1/2 c. minced onion
  • 2 x garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 1/3 c. dry lentils
  • 1 x bay leaf
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 1/2 c. water or possibly more if needed
  • 1 lb Swiss chard - (abt 1 lg bunch) thick ribs and stems cut away and discarded, leaves coars minced Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Saute/fry sausage in large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat till cooked through, about 6 min. Drain any excess fat from skillet.
  2. Add in carrot, onion and garlic to skillet; saute/fry till vegetables begin to soften, about 5 min. Stir in lentils, bay leaf, fennel seeds and rosemary.
  3. Add in 2 1/2 c. water and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer till lentils are almost tender, about 20 min.
  4. Place Swiss chard atop lentils; cover and cook till lentils are tender and chard is wilted and tender, adding more water if mix is dry, about 7 min. Stir to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Throw away bay leaf.
  5. This recipe yields 2 main-course servings.
  6. Comments: This satisfying entree goes well with a mixed green salad with cherry tomatoes and a balsamic vinaigrette. It would also be nice alongside sea bass.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 816g
Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 795  
Calories from Fat 205 26%
Total Fat 22.81g 29%
Saturated Fat 4.75g 19%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 181mg 60%
Sodium 1151mg 48%
Potassium 2460mg 70%
Total Carbs 95.84g 26%
Dietary Fiber 45.0g 150%
Sugars 7.8g 5%
Protein 55.43g 89%
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