Sausage, Lentils and Fennel Recipe

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Sausage, Lentils and Fennel
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  1. Bring lentils, water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender but not falling apart, 12 to 25 minutes.
  2. While lentils simmer, cut fennel bulb into 1/4-inch dice and chop enough fennel fronds to measure 2 tablespoons. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a 3 to 4 quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then stir in onion, carrot, fennel bulb, fennel seeds and remaining teaspoon salt.
  3. Cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, lightly prick sausages in a couple of places with tip of a sharp knife, then cook sausages in remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a cutting board.
  6. Drain cooked lentils in a sieve set over a bowl and reserve cooking water. Stir lentils into vegetables with enough cooking water to moisten (1/4 to 1/2 cup) and cook over moderate heat until heated through.
  7. Stir in parsley, pepper, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 tablespoon fennel fronds. Season with vinegar and salt.
  8. Cut sausages diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices. Serve lentils topped with sausage and sprinkled with remaining tablespoon fennel fronds.
  9. Drizzle all over with extra-virgin olive oil.
  10. Makes 4 (main course) servings.
  11. That's it!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 845.68 Kcal (3541 kJ)
Calories from fat 550.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.14g 94%
Cholesterol 107.71mg 36%
Sodium 1960.78mg 82%
Potassium 1173.73mg 25%
Total Carbs 38.8g 13%
Sugars 2.85g 11%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g 72%
Protein 33.49g 67%
Vitamin C 18.5mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 6.1mg 34%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.91 Kcal (607 kJ)
Calories from fat 94.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.48g 94%
Cholesterol 18.46mg 36%
Sodium 335.98mg 82%
Potassium 201.12mg 25%
Total Carbs 6.65g 13%
Sugars 0.49g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.07g 72%
Protein 5.74g 67%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 31%
Iron 1mg 34%
Calcium 21.9mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.2
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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