Discover the Best French Lentil Stew Recipe

green lentils

🥗Healthier: brown lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Brown lentils are similar in texture and flavor, while split peas are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier and more flavorful, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is nutrient-rich, while cabbage is often cheaper and provides a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

Start by covering the lentils with water and add a pinch of salt.

Add olive oil to a pot and bring it to a simmer.

Add whole garlic cloves to the pot for flavor.

Wait for the water to boil, which takes about 1-2 minutes.

Once boiling, cover the pot and let it simmer.

Prepare bacon by placing it on a cooling rack tray to collect the fat.

Preheat the oven to 375°F for the bacon.

Cut the pork sausage into coins or half moons for cooking later.

Wash hands after handling raw meat.

Cut two celery stalks into small pieces and add to a bowl.

Cut organic carrots into planks and then into sticks without peeling them.

Dice the onion by removing the stem and peeling it, then making horizontal cuts before dicing.

Add tomato paste to the pot and stir it in, checking for dryness.

If the mixture looks dry, add half a cup of water to adjust the consistency.

Strain the bacon fat using a fine mesh strainer while it's still hot.

Add the strained bacon fat back to the pot with the vegetables.

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