Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew (Quick Version)
This hearty, one-pot stew is warm, comforting, and ready in minutes. Made with pantry staples like canned lentils and tomatoes, plus smoky chicken sausage and fresh spinach, it’s a protein-packed meal that tastes like it simmered all day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
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1 pre-cooked chicken sausage, sliced
1 cup canned lentils, drained
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
Sauté: In a saucepan, heat a little olive oil. Add sliced sausage and sauté until lightly browned (2–3 minutes).
Simmer: Add lentils, tomatoes, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
Finish: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 30g