Lentil and Chicken Sausages
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1 tb olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves of minced garlic
1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3 links fully cooked chicken sausage, sliced
2T balsamic vinegar, divided
14oz can diced tomatoes
pinch of dried basil
freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry lentils
3/4 cup water
5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Directions
Heat about 1T olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook for about 5-8 minutes, until softened.
Add 1T balsamic vinegar, garlic, chicken sausage, crushed red pepper, basil, salt and pepper and sauté 1-2 minutes more.
Add the lentils, canned tomatoes, and water, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Add spinach and cook 10 minutes more, until spinach is wilted and lentils are tender.
Stir in remaining 1T of balsamic vinegar, and serve.
