This is a fast and easy one-pan recipe for busy nights. Italian Sausage mixed with brown lentils and rice create a delicious and hearty meal that your whole family will love!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword casserole, italian sausage, lentil, One Pan Meal
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 5
Calories 212kcal
Author Donna
Cost 8
Ingredients
1poundItalian sausage Loose - or removed from casings
1OnionChopped
1Green bell pepperChopped
3/4cupDry brown lentils
3/4cupUncooked rice
2 1/2cupsChicken broth
Shredded Mozarella or Monterey Jack Cheese
Salsa or diced fresh tomatoes
Instructions
In a large saucepan brown the sausage until it is cooked through.
Add onion and green pepper, and saute until the onions are cooked.
Stir in the lentils, rice and chicken broth.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
We like to serve these with monterey jack cheese and fresh diced tomatoes or salsa