Rosemary-scented Lentils And Sausage

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon granules
• 2 cups green lentils
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups minced yellow onions (about 1 large)
• 1/2 cup minced carrot (1 medium)
• 1 tablespoon crushed rosemary
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lb italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine the first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. bring to a simmer. cook 30 minutes or until almost tender.
• 2 heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. add onion, carrot, rosemary, and garlic to a pan. cook 10 minutes stirring constantly or until tender. add sausage, cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. add tomato paste and remaining 4 ingredients; cook 1 minute or until heated.
• 3 add sausage mixture to lentils; bring to a boil. cook 15-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.