Braised sausages and lentils are classic French comfort food, and by streamlining the recipe, we bring it out of the countryside and squarely into the weeknight rotation. Skip to content.

Braised sausages and lentils are classic French comfort food, and by streamlining the recipe, we bring it out of the countryside and squarely into the weeknight rotation.

Place the sausages on the lentils, re-cover and cook until the lentils are tender and the sausages reach 160°F, 23 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and ...

Leave the lentils to cook on a medium heat, stirring every known and again, for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are just cooked. You still want them to have a nice bite and not be soggy.

Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Once the lentils are cooked, add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Lentils are versatile, too; while lentil soup and dal are two of the better-known lentil dishes, you can also use these wonder pulses in many other recipes, including as a substitute for ground beef.

Braised sausages and lentils are classic French comfort food, and by streamlining the recipe, we bring it out of the countryside and squarely into the weeknight rotation.