Italian Chicken Sausage and Lentil Bowl
Golden Italian chicken sausage slices and tender lentils simmered in a savory garlic and cherry tomato sauce for a high-protein Mediterranean bowl.
This rustic Mediterranean bowl features savory spiced chicken sausage seared until golden and simmered with tender lentils in a rich garlic and cherry tomato reduction. Crafted entirely in one pan, it delivers substantial clean protein in an easy weeknight format. Bright lemon juice and aromatic herbs finish every bowl with vibrant Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Every ingredient is a real Clearshelf product, scored- 24 oz Italian chicken sausage links, sliced into 1/2-inch roundsNot linked
- 942 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 931 tbsp minced garlic
- 931 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 741 cup cherry tomato passata
- 751 cup chicken broth
- 931 cup dried green lentils, rinsed
- 1/2 tsp saltPantry staple
- 1/4 tsp black pepperPantry staple
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Method
- 1
Slice the Italian chicken sausage links into even half-inch rounds and measure out all remaining ingredients.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced Italian chicken sausage rounds in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 4 minutes until deeply browned on the bottom, then turn the slices and cook for 3 minutes more until browned on both sides. Transfer the sausage rounds to a plate.
- 3
Lower the skillet heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, then stir in the minced garlic and dried Italian seasoning, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the cherry tomato passata and chicken broth, then stir in the salt and black pepper and rinsed lentils, using a wooden spatula to scrape up the savory browned bits from the skillet surface.
- 5
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are tender, adding a splash of broth or water if needed.
- 6
Return the browned Italian chicken sausage rounds along with their resting juices to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce and heating through for 2 minutes.
- 7
Ladle the sausage, lentils, and rich tomato sauce evenly into four shallow bowls and serve hot.
Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
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An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.