One-Pan Sausage and Lentil Bake Recipe

One-pan sausage and lentil bake is the kind of deeply satisfying, no-fuss dinner that practically makes itself. Smoky sausage, hearty lentils, and roasted vegetables bake together in one vessel, creating a rich, saucy dish with very little cleanup. Each serving delivers 33g of protein and 16g of fiber from the lentil-sausage combination in a naturally gluten-free format.

Ingredients

• 400g pork or chicken sausages (about 4 links), sliced into 2cm rounds
• 1.5 cups (300g) brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 3 cups (720ml) chicken broth
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe Dutch oven or deep baking dish over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
3. Add sausage rounds and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
4. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes until softened.
5. Add garlic and bell pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
7. Return sausage to the pot, nestling pieces into the lentil mixture.
8. Bring to a simmer on the stovetop, then cover with a lid or tight foil and transfer to the oven.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lentils are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
10. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Tips & Variations

• Use any sausage variety: Italian sweet or spicy, chicken, turkey, or chorizo for a smokier version.
• If lentils are still firm after 40 minutes, add 1/4 cup broth and bake for 10 more minutes.
• Stir in a handful of baby spinach or kale at the end of baking for extra greens.
• This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop; store for up to 4 days in the fridge.
• For a fully dairy-free, even leaner version, use chicken sausages with natural casings and no fillers.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 573 kcal

Protein: 32.5g

Fat: 27.4g

Carbs: 50.6g

Fiber: 15.9g

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