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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker and Casserole

    Sausage and Lentil Stew

    By Dannii · Published 3rd April 2020 · Updated 6th July 2021 · 27 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1193 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

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    A hearty and warming Sausage and Lentil Stew that is easy to adapt, veggie packed and makes use of store cupboard essentials. You can use meat or veggie/vegan sausages in this protein packed meal and it freezes really well.

    A plate of sausage and lentil stew on a wooden board next to a pot of more stew.

    Although the sausages are the star of this stew, it's the lentils that really bulk it out. Lentils are so good for that - when money is tight or when you just want pack a meal out with some veggie protein, grab a handful of lentils. This comforting meal is super easy to adapt with whatever veggies you have on hand too.

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    • Why should you try it?
    • Step by step
    • What sausages to use
    • What vegetables can be added?
    • What lentils to use
    • What to serve with it
    • How to store
    • Extra tips
    • More lentil recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why should you try it?

    • Freezes well
    • Protein packed
    • Easy to adapt
    • Lots of veggies

    Step by step

    One: Chop the vegetables.

    A wooden chopping board with chopped onion, carrot, green beans and red bell pepper.

    Two: Heat the oil in a large pan and add the vegetables. Gently cook for 5 minutes until softened.

    A large red pot with chopped vegetables cooking in it.

    Three: Add the lentils.

    Chopped vegetables and red lentils cooking in a large pot.

    Four: Add the stock, tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, mustard, garlic, herbs, spices and seasoning. Stir well and gently simmer for 20 minutes, until the lentils are cooked. Meanwhile, cook the sausages according to package instructions.

    Chopped vegetables and red lentils cooking in some water and tomatoes.

    Five: Add the cooked sausages.

    Sausages, lentils and vegetables cooking in a large red pot.

    What sausages to use

    The great thing about this stew is that you can use any sausages you like. Love pork and apple sausages? Love lean chicken sausages? You can use those! What to make this vegetarian or vegan? Use your favourite meat free sausage.

    We used vegetarian sausages in this (actually a mixture of 2 different brands as this was a bit of a freezer and cupboard raid dinner), as it makes a great vegetarian protein packed meal. But, you can use any sausages. Just cook them according to their package instructions and they get added in at the end.

    What vegetables can be added?

    This is such a great meal to bulk out with vegetables. Stews are always really forgiving in the sense that you can swap out ingredients for whatever you have - it's a great fridge raid meal.

    We used onion, carrot, green beans and bell pepper. However, you could use mushrooms, aubergine sweet potato, broccoli and cauliflower. You could even stir in some spinach and/or kale at the end for a bit of a leafy green vegetable boost.

    A wooden chopping board with chopped onion, carrot, green beans and red bell pepper.

    What lentils to use

    We used red lentils in this recipe, as that is what we had. However, you can use red, brown or green lentils. With these instructions, you can use red or brown lentils, as they take the same amount of time to cook. If you were to use green (puy) lentils, you would need to add an extra 10 minutes cooking time and you may need to add some extra stock.

    What to serve with it

    Stew and mashed potato are pretty much the perfect match. We served this up with our Best Every Creamy Mashed Potatoes. You could add even more vegetables to this dish by serving it with Vegetable Mash or make some Garlic Potato Wedges to go on the side. We also like some Homemade Flatbread to dip in the sauce.

    You could serve this over rice, quinoa or couscous instead.

    A large pot of sausage and lentil stew with a wooden spoon stirring it.

    How to store

    This stew freezes really well, which makes it great for batch cooking. Simply wait for it to cool and then portion it out in tho freezable containers and then it will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow it to fully defrost and then you can reheat it in the microwave or a frying pan until heated through.

    You can also keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Sausage stew and mashed potato on a plate.

    Extra tips

    • You can use any sausages in this recipe, just cook them according to the packet instructions.
    • If you don't have dried lentils, you can use a can of lentils instead.
    • Add a kick of heat to this by either adding some cayenne at the same time as the herbs, or a sprinkle or red chilli flakes just before serving.
    • This recipe freezes well and is great for batch cooking. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • The thickness of a stew is a personal preference. This is fairly thick, however if you want it a bit more soupy, then add some extra stock.
    • You could add a few shavings of Parmesan on top before serving.
    • You can use red or brown lentils in this recipe, as they take the same amount of time to cook. If you were to use green (puy) lentils, you would need to add an extra 10 minutes cooking time and you may need to add some extra stock.

      More lentil recipes

      • Carrot and Lentil Soup
      • Lentil Bolognese
      • Easy Lentil Curry
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    Recipe

    A plate of sausage ant lentil stew and mashed potato.

    Sausage and Lentil Stew

    A hearty and warming Sausage and Lentil Stew that is easy to adapt, veggie packed and makes use of store cupboard essentials.
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    4.88 from 32 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
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    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 274kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 2 small carrots peeled and diced
    • 1 red pepper diced
    • 100 g green beans diced
    • 80 g dried red lentils
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
    • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
    • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 400 g peeled plum tomatoes canned
    • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
    • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 500 ml vegetable stock
    • 8 vegetarian sausages

    Instructions

    • Chop the vegetables.
    • Heat the oil in a large pan and add the vegetables. Gently cook for 5 minutes until softened.
    • Add the lentils.
    • Add the stock, tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, mustard, garlic, herbs, spices and seasoning. Stir well and gently simmer for 20 minutes, until the lentils are cooked. Meanwhile, cook the sausages according to package instructions.
    • Add the cooked sausages.

    Notes

    • You can use any sausages in this recipe, just cook them according to the packet instructions. The nutritional values here are for vegetarian sausages.
    • If you don't have dried lentils, you can use a can of lentils instead.
    • Add a kick of heat to this by either adding some cayenne at the same time as the herbs, or a sprinkle or red chilli flakes just before serving.
    • This recipe freezes well and is great for batch cooking. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    • The thickness of a stew is a personal preference. This is fairly thick, however if you want it a bit more soupy, then add some extra stock.
    • You could add a few shavings of Parmesan on top before serving.
    • You can use red or brown lentils in this recipe, as they take the same amount of time to cook. If you were to use green (puy) lentils, you would need to add an extra 10 minutes cooking time and you may need to add some extra stock.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1445mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7442IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 7mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Suzy

      April 10, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      We are full of lentils in the house and are always looking for new ways to use them! This is perfect! Love this kind of comfort food!

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    2. Shannon

      April 10, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was super tasty! My husband doesn't usually like lentils but he loved this. Will make again.

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    3. Aimee Mars

      April 10, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      You really can't go wrong with lentil stew because it's so good. I love your sausage version though because my husband will be happy with that addition and I'm happy with all the veggies. This is a perfect meal for now!

      Reply
    4. SHANIKA

      April 10, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      This Sausage and Lentil Stew looks amazing! I love how easy it is to make and all that flavor in one pot!

      Reply
    5. Erika

      April 10, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      What a great looking stew. It looks so hearty and flavorful!

      Reply
    6. Cookilicious

      April 06, 2020 at 6:02 pm

      That looks super hearty and comforting

      Reply
    7. Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy

      April 06, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      Sausage and Lentil stew is like when East meets the West. I'm a huge fan of fusion food, love it!

      Reply
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