Category
Main
Serves
5
Cook
Approx 20 minutes (9 mins at pressure)
Ingredients
1 tbs vegetable oil1 large red or brown onion - chopped2 carrots - peeled and diced1 stalk celery - diced12 good quality pork sausages100ml white wine1 tsp dried mixed herbs1 red pepper - diced2 tbs tomato puree250g green or brown lentils500ml vegetable stock2 tbs chopped fresh parsleySteamed green vegetables to serve
Instructions
- Heat 1 tsp oil in the pressure cooker and fry the onion, carrot and celery for 4-5 minutes then remove to a large plate and set aside.
- Heat another teaspoon of oil and brown the sausages then lift out and set aside onto the plate with the vegetables.
- Pour the wine into the pan and bubble for a minute, scraping up any brown bits with a spatula.
- Add the herbs, red pepper, tomato puree and lentils.
- Return the vegetables and sausages to the pan and stir gently. Pour over the stock.
- Put on the lid, lock in place and click on the MIDDLE weight. Bring up to pressure and as soon as pressure is reached (there will be a steady gentle hiss from the escaping steam), reduce the heat to the minimum to maintain pressure and time for 9 minutes.
- When the time is up, turn off the heat allow the pressure to drop naturally for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, release any remaining pressure manually.
- Sprinkle over the parsley and serve with green vegetables.
Our Sausage and Lentil Stew is a true winner for busy weeknights. With the magic of a pressure cooker, you can have a flavorful and hearty meal on the table in no time. The combination of savory sausages, nutritious lentils, and aromatic herbs creates a dish that's both comforting and satisfying. Plus, the convenience of cooking everything in one pot means less time spent on washing up.
