Stewed Lentils with Soy Sausage

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced
• One 14-ounce package Tofurky sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• Two 15- to 16-ounce cans lentils, drained lightly but not rinsed
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, or more to taste
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Heat the oil in a wide skillet.
2. Add the onion and saute over medium-low heat until translucent.
3. Add the garlic, celery, and sausage.
4. Saute, stirring frequently, until all the ingredients are golden and touched here and there with browned spots.
5. Add the lentils, tomatoes, and thyme.
6. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Return to medium-low heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the tomatoes have just softened.
8. Stir in the parsley, season with salt and pepper, and serve at once in shallow bowls.
9. Make a hearty meal with an easy potato dish like Fingerling Fries (page 194) or Sauteed Paprika Potatoes (page 207).
10. Add an interesting salad chosen from the mixed greens salad suggestions under Recipe Not Required (page 192).
11. If time allows, cook some brown rice and serve this dish over it on a plate rather than in shallow bowls.
12. If you like the idea of serving this with a grain but dont want to wait for brown rice, couscous works well, too.
13. Maple-Roasted Baby Carrots (page 205) made with the stovetop option makes a good side dish.
14. Add a simple green salad to the meal.
15. If you want a meal with no additional recipes to follow, all you need are microwaved sweet potatoes and a green salad.
16. Calories: 490
17. Total Fat: 19g
18. Protein: 40g
19. Carbohydrates: 45g
20. Fiber: 24g
21. Sodium: 925mg

olive oil, onion, garlic, celery stalks, sausage, lentils, tomatoes, thyme, fresh parsley, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/stewed-lentils-with-soy-sausage-390510 (may not work)