Cassoulet of Lentils With Chicken, Sausage and Pork

Per serving

601.2kcal
42.3гProteins
35.6гFats
27.2гCarbs

This is a great dish to serve on a cold winter night. The recipe calls for green lentils, but you can use any kind of lentil you prefer. Serve this with a crisp salad and some crusty french bread for a fantastic meal, fit for company. Modified from a recipe I this from the BV Wine Society probably 10 years ago.

Ingredients

8 serv.
  • green lentils10 ounces
  • carrot1

    diced

  • onion1

    medium, diced

  • celery ribs2

    diced

  • bay leaf1
  • fresh thyme2 sprigs
  • chicken broth1 1⁄4 cups
  • olive oil1⁄4 cup
  • pork loin1 lb
  • chicken meat1 lb

    boneless thighs give this the best flavor

  • kielbasa1 lb
  • mushroom1 lb

    quartered

  • salt
  • white pepper
  • unsalted butter2 tablespoons
  • bunch chives, chopped1

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Saute carrot, onion and celery with olive oil over medium heat until onion is translucent, in large heavy bottomed pan.

  2. 2

    Add lentils, bay leaf and thyme and saute approximately 1 more minute.

  3. 3

    Add chicken stock.

  4. 4

    Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat until lentils are al dente. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

  5. 5

    Cut the chicken and pork meat into 1 inch cubes.

  6. 6

    Slice the sausage into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  7. 7

    Season the chicken and pork with the salt and white pepper. Sear in pan until rare.

  8. 8

    Remove chicken and pork from pan and sear sausages.

  9. 9

    Saute mushrooms separately with butter.

  10. 10

    Return lentils to heat.

  11. 11

    Add all ingredients to lentils and cook until meat reach desired degree of doneness. 4-8 minutes.

  12. 12

    Add chopped chives for garnish.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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