Lentil Festival in Washington
Lentils with sausage, spinach, carrots and potatoes
1 t olive oil
2 links mild Italian sausage, casings removed (optional)
1 large or 2 small onions (about 1 cup), chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 t red pepper flakes
1 T oregano
1 t salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
8 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
2 cups lentils (1 16 oz. package)
1 package baby spinach
Heat oil in a stockpot on medium-high and add sausage, if using. Stir the sausage breaking it up into small bits as it cooks. Add next 6 ingredients in the order listed (onions through pepper). Cook 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add water, potatoes, carrots and lentils. Turn heat to high, let mixture come to a boil and turn it down to a simmer.
Cover and cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Add spinach and replace lid. Cook 10 minutes or until spinach wilts. Remove lid and cook another 5-10 minutes, until lentils are tender and sauce is thickened.
Let cool 10 minutes before serving (can be made a day or two ahead). Serve with bread.
Potato Days in Minnesota
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