Country apple pork sausages are the star of this dish and complement perfectly the earthiness of lentils and the sweetness of beets. This recipe is inspired by french cassoulet. Beets and lentils compliment each other to create this comforting and healthy dish. To add freshness to this earthy dish, it is garnished with fresh carrot tops.
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preparation time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min - difficulty level: 1
- recipe ID: CF63
- cuisine region: Fusion French
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You Will Need
- knife
- medium pot
- strainer
- cutting board
- baking sheet
- non-stick liner
- water
- oil
- salt
- pepper
Preparation
1
Peel the beets. Cut the beet, onion and celery in 1 cm dices.
2
Add the beets and celery to the onion. Season with salt & pepper.
3
*Note: The water should covers the lentils by about 2 cm.
4
5
Cook the sausage: In a generously oiled heavy skillet on medium heat, add the country apple pork sausages. Cook for 10 – 12 minutes turning regularly.
Let rest for a few minutes and slice the country apple pork sausages.
Note: Ensure the sausage is cooked to at least 165F.
6
Garnish & serve: Cut the carrot tops in about 1 inch pieces. Garnish the lentils with sausage and carrot tops.
Bon Appétit
Ingredients
Included
2 Portions
4 Portions
6 Portions
180 gr
360 gr
540 gr
2/3 cup
1 1/3 cup
2 cups
1 small
1 medium
1 large
200 gr
400 gr
600 gr
100 gr
200 gr
300 gr
2 cloves
4 cloves
6 cloves
3 gr
6 gr
9 gr
Health Fact
Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath
Owner: Regina Naturopathic
BEETS
Interestingly, using an anti-bacterial mouthwash, prevents the conversion of the active ingredient from beets and eliminates most beneficial effects.
Cooking with Kids
Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician
Owner: Beyond Baby Nutrition
Introducing new foods
It can take up to 20 different exposures of the same food before some kids may even try it. So keep calm, and offer the same food in different ways.
Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help with step 5 & 6 by:
- Prepare the rosemary
- Garnish & serve
Recommended Wine Pairing
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Colour: Red
Alcohol: 12%
Alto Landon, MilHistoria 2017
Intense and bright picota cherry colour. The nose is clean and intense, lots of black fruits, candy and floral notes. A medley of plum, strawberry, black cherry and black currant with undertones of white pepper, earthy notes, and a very pleasant balsamic end with a hint of sweetness.
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Colour: Red
Alcohol: 14%
Ingredients
- Lentils & bay leaves
- beets
- onion
- celery
- garlic
- apple pork sausage – prairie meats
- carrots tops
Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.
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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.