Serve sausages in a unique way

Fresh sausages from the butcher are a real treat that shouldn’t be passed up. Here at Weston Produce we make our assortment of traditional sausages fresh and they’re always ready for you to bring home and include in your favourite recipe.

Whether you like mild or hot sausages, we’ve got the sausage for you and encourage you to try them all whenever you have a chance. Then, let us know what type is your favourite.

Sausages can be cooked in many different ways: on the barbecue, in the oven, or fried in the pan. If you’re looking for a different way to enjoy our delicious sausages, why not try something French for a change?

Sausage and lentils is a traditional French dish that is très chic when served on crisp white dishes. The unique flavour of lentils adds a nutty texture to the dish that’s infused with fresh thyme for a combination that’s difficult not to love.

For this recipe, you can use any type of sausage you love. Honey garlic, plain, or hot sausage will change the flavour and create a different meal each time you serve this healthy meal.

Sausage and lentils

Ingredients:

1 pound lentils
6 cups chicken stock
½ onion, peeled
1 bunch thyme
4 – 6 fresh sausages
1 tbsp butter
2 shallots, minced
¼ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Place the lentils in a saucepan with the stock, onion and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are cooked el dente, approximately 25 to 35 minutes. If there is still a lot of liquid in the pan once the lentils are cooked, drain it off then discard the thyme and onion.

Bring another large pot of water to a boil to cook the sausages. Prick each sausage in several places with a fork to prevent the sausage from exploding in the water during cooking. Place the sausages in the boiling water and cook until done.

Melt the butter in a skillet and gently sauté the shallots until translucent and add the lentils to reheat. Drizzle the olive oil to moisten the mixture and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

When the sausages are cooked, slice them and serve with the lentils.

For all of the ingredients needed for this recipe, visit Weston Produce and let us know what you think about this dish.