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Sausage and Lentils with Fennel Recipe

Sausage and Lentils with Fennel Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup dried lentils
4 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 medium (3/4-lb) fennel bulb (sometimes labeled anise ), stalks discarded, reserving fronds
3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 1/4 lb sweet italian sausage links
3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp red-wine vinegar , or to taste
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Directions:

Bring lentils, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender but not falling apart, 12 to 25 minutes.
While lentils simmer, cut fennel bulb into 1/4-inch dice and chop enough fennel fronds to measure 2 tablespoons. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then stir in onion, carrot, fennel bulb, fennel seeds, and remaining teaspoon salt. Cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, lightly prick sausages in a couple of places with tip of a sharp knife, then cook sausages in remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
Drain cooked lentils in a sieve set over a bowl and reserve cooking water. Stir lentils into vegetables with enough cooking water to moisten (1/4 to 1/2 cup) and cook over moderate heat until heated through. Stir in parsley, pepper, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 tablespoon fennel fronds. Season with vinegar and salt.
Cut sausages diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve lentils topped with sausage and sprinkled with remaining tablespoon fennel fronds. Drizzle all over with extra-virgin olive oil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	823.79 Kcal (3449 kJ)
Calories from fat	510.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.74g	87%
Cholesterol	107.71mg	36%
Sodium	1988.98mg	83%
Potassium	1400.75mg	30%
Total Carbs	42.64g	14%
Sugars	2.85g	11%
Dietary Fiber	19.55g	78%
Protein	34.04g	68%
Vitamin C	25.1mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	6.6mg	37%
Calcium	154.9mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.92 Kcal (544 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.95g	87%
Cholesterol	16.99mg	36%
Sodium	313.68mg	83%
Potassium	220.91mg	30%
Total Carbs	6.72g	14%
Sugars	0.45g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	78%
Protein	5.37g	68%
Vitamin C	4mg	42%
Iron	1mg	37%
Calcium	24.4mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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