Lentils With Smoked Sausage And Carrots

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From food & wine. i modified to use beef broth instead of water and turkey sausage instead of regular smoked sausage. i found it an easy and flavorful one-pot meal that fits into a diabetic meal plan. a serving is one cup.

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Steps

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In a large saucepan , heat the oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the onion , garlic , and carrots.

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Cook , stirring occasionally , until the onion is translucent , about 5 minutes.

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Add the lentils , broth , salt , bay leaf , and thyme.

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Bring to a boil , reduce the heat , and simmer , partially covered , until the lentils are almost tender , about 20 minutes.

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Discard the bay leaf.

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Stir in the smoked sausage and parsley.

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Cook until the lentils are just tender but not falling apart and the sausage is warm , about 10 minutes longer.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, carrots, lentils, nonfat beef broth, salt, bay leaf, dried thyme, smoked turkey sausage, fresh parsley