Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew
Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew brings together tender brown lentils and juicy sausage in a warmly spiced broth with turmeric, cumin, and chili. Diced tomatoes add brightness while red pepper flakes give gentle heat, making it cozy and satisfying. Serve for a comforting weeknight Dinner or a warming weekend meal when you want something filling yet uncomplicated.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the lentils to the boiling water, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until soft, 25 to 30 minutes.
- 2
Puree the lentils into a thick paste using a food processor or a blender.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth and continue cooking until the onion begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- 4
Add turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes to the broth and stir until the liquid turns very orange. Stir in the tomatoes and another 1/2 cup of broth. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Add the remaining broth. Gradually stir in the lentil puree, a little at a time, until fully incorporated. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Stir in the chicken sausage. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and cook, checking and stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm.
- Calories 486.36 kcal High 24%
- Protein 25.12 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 56.81 g 21%
- Total Fat 19.57 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.71 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.61 mg High 41%
- Sodium 1651.24 mg High 72%
- Dietary Fiber 16.16 g Good Source 58%
- Total Sugars 18.46 g --
- Added Sugars 7.45 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 195.64 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 9.59 mg Good Source 53%
- Potassium 1114.01 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 224.24 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 34.63 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Sausage, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 486.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Sausage, Chili Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 486.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew healthy?
- Chicken Sausage and Lentil Hearty Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 486.36 calories and 25.12 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1651.24 mg (72% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.71 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.45 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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