Subj : Sausage And Puy Lentil Hotpot To : All From : Ben Collver Date : Sat Jun 08 2024 21:10:12 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Hfw Sausage And Puy Lentil Hotpot With Prunes Categories: Casseroles Yield: 4 Servings 2 tb Olive oil 2 lg Onions; peeled and sliced -thin 2 md Carrots; peeled and sliced -on the diagonal 2 Celery ribs; sliced on the -diagonal 2 Bay leaves (optional) 1 Fresh thyme sprig -(optional) 8 Sausages 500 ml Chicken stock 150 g Puy lentils 200 g Pitted prunes Sea salt and freshly ground -black pepper This hearty, savoury winter dish is gently lifted by the rich sweetness of the prunes. Heat the oven to 140°C/285°F/gas mark 1. Heat the oil in a large casserole over a medium-low heat. Add the onions, cover, sweat for 10-15 minutes, then add the carrots, celery, bay, and thyme, if using, cover and sweat for 10 minutes more. Heat 1 tb of oil in a frying pan, brown the sausages all over, then add to the casserole. Deglaze the frying pan with a little stock, then pour into the casserole. Add the lentils, prunes and remaining stock the liquid should barely cover everything, so add water if need be bring to a simmer, cover and pop into the oven for an hour to an hour and a half. Give it a stir halfway through. Season to taste, and serve. This is great with a baked potato and some lightly cooked greens. Recipe FROM: MMMMM .