Experience a comforting blend of hearty lentils and flavorful vegan sausage with this warming dish. Packed with protein, fiber, and a medley of spices, it’s a wholesome and satisfying meal that will keep you cozy on chilly days.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of dried green or brown lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 vegan sausages
- 1 tin of diced tomatoes
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Add lentils, sliced vegan sausages, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve the warm lentil and vegan sausage dish garnished with fresh parsley. You can enjoy this dish by itself, or with mashed potatoes or rice!
