Rosemary-Scented Lentils and Sausage

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon granules
• 2 cups green lentils
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups minced yellow onions (about 1 large)
• 1/2 cup minced carrot (1 medium)
• 1 tablespoon crushed rosemary
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 lb Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook 30 minutes or until almost tender.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, rosemary, and garlic to a pan. Cook 10 minutes stirring constantly or until tender. Add sausage, cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add tomato paste and remaining 4 ingredients; cook 1 minute or until heated.

3. 3

   Add sausage mixture to lentils; bring to a boil. Cook 15-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.