Cider-Braised Sausage and Lentils

Name: Cider-Braised Sausage and Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6-8 smoked Austrian or German sausages (1-1.5 lb); 1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 celery stalks, leaves reserved, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped; 1 tsp freshly ground pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt, divided; 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1.5 cups apple cider; 1.5 cups French green lentils, picked through, rinsed; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, plus leaves for serving; 3 Tbsp Dijon or whole grain mustard; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar

Bon Appetit most-saved cozy fall dinner � smoked Austrian sausages seared golden, then simmered with French green lentils, apple cider, and aromatics until tender and saucy, finished with Dijon mustard and cider vinegar.

Prep15 min

Cook50 min

Serves4

Ingredients

4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6-8 smoked Austrian or German sausages (1-1.5 lb)
1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, leaves reserved, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 tsp kosher salt, divided
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1.5 cups apple cider
1.5 cups French green lentils, picked through, rinsed
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley, plus leaves for serving
3 Tbsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar

Instructions

Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Cook sausages, turning often, until deeply browned on all sides, about 4 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
Combine onion, celery, carrot, pepper, half the salt, and remaining 2 Tbsp oil in same pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add broth, apple cider, lentils, parsley, mustard, and remaining salt. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until lentils are tender, 30-35 minutes.
Uncover and stir in apple cider vinegar. Nestle sausages into lentil mixture and add any juices from plate. Simmer until sausages are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Top with parsley and celery leaves to serve.

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