Wine-Braised Lentils with Smoked Sausage and Spinach Gluten-Free Recipe

Servings 4

Calories 633 kcal

1 cup dried Puy (French green) lentils
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1- pound smoked gluten-free pork, chicken, turkey, or vegetarian sausage, cut diagonally into ½-inch-thick disks
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth or water
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 teaspoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
5 ounces baby spinach leaves

In a heavy saucepan, bring the lentils, 4 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are just tender but not soft, 12 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the oil until hot but not smoking. Add the sausage, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain the lentils, then add them to the pan with the sausage mixture. Stir in the broth, wine, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the lentils are soft and cooked through but not falling apart, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and vinegar. Add the spinach, cover, and cook until the spinach wilts, about 4 minutes. Stir to combine, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Wine-Braised Lentils with Smoked Sausage and Spinach Gluten-Free Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 633 Calories from Fat 342

% Daily Value*

Fat 38g58%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 81mg27%

Sodium 1127mg49%

Potassium 1027mg29%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 17g71%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 4319IU86%

Vitamin C 55mg67%

Calcium 79mg8%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.