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Sausage and Lentil Stew With Cheesy Polenta

A rich sausage, mushroom and lentil stew served with creamy, cheesy polenta.
Harriet Young Start Cooking in Cook Mode
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 6 people

Ingredients

For the cheesy polenta

  • 1.4 litres milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 200 grams polenta
  • 50 grams butter
  • 100 grams grated cheese e.g. Gouda or cheddar

For the sausage and lentil stew

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 200 grams chestnut mushrooms
  • 6 good quality sausages cooked
  • 2 x 400 grams green lentils tin or can
  • 680 grams passata
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped

Instructions

  • Start with the polenta. Put a large saucepan on a medium heat and add the milk and salt. Gradually pour in the polenta, whisking all the time. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 15-20 minutes while you cook the stew, whisking regularly.
  • In another large pan, add the olive oil. Peel and finely chop the onion - add to the pan and cook on a medium heat for two minutes.
  • Cut the mushrooms in half and add to the pan: cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Slice the sausages into rounds and add to the pan, along with the lentils (drained), passata, rosemary and thyme. Simmer for ten minutes.
  • Return to the polenta. Add the butter and cheese and whisk until it is melted and well combined. Taste and add more salt and some pepper if needed.
  • To serve, spoon the polenta into bowls and top with a ladleful of the sausage stew.

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Nutrition Facts
Sausage and Lentil Stew With Cheesy Polenta
Amount per Serving
Calories
1056
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
54
g
83
%
Saturated Fat
 
22
g
138
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
20
g
Cholesterol
 
145
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
1399
mg
61
%
Potassium
 
2025
mg
58
%
Carbohydrates
 
92
g
31
%
Fiber
 
24
g
100
%
Sugar
 
20
g
22
%
Protein
 
52
g
104
%
Vitamin A
 
1591
IU
32
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
 
501
mg
50
%
Iron
 
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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