Vegan Lentils and Sausage - Easy Italian Comfort Food (Veganized Ciao Italia Recipe)

vegan sausage

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: tofu

Mushrooms add umami flavor, while tofu is a budget-friendly protein.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant taste, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

Brown the 3 Beyond hot Italian sausages on all sides in a pan with a little olive oil.

Remove the browned sausages from the pan.

Add 2 leeks and 2 carrots to the pan and sauté them in the rendered fat.

Add a pinch of salt to the vegetables while they cook.

Deglaze the pan with a little balsamic vinegar to lift the stuck bits from the bottom.

Add chopped garlic to the pan after the vegetables have softened.

Add 3 chopped roma tomatoes to the pan and cook for a minute to reduce some liquid.

Add lentils to the pan and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Pour in 2.5 cups of Better Than Bouillon vegetable broth, ensuring everything is covered.

Return the browned sausages to the pan, cover it, and transfer it to a preheated oven at 350°F.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness.

If lentils are not fully cooked, return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Let the dish set for a few minutes before serving.

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