{"id":"d850b49a-1fd1-4980-9633-e13b5890fc54","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/d850b49a-1fd1-4980-9633-e13b5890fc54","source_url":"https://www.seriouseats.com/cumin-scented-lentils-with-sausage-and-dandelion-greens","title":"Cumin-Scented Lentils With Sausage and Dandelion Greens Recipe","description":"Bloom your cumin seeds to build a deeply flavored base for this hearty but light dinner of saucy lentils and sausage.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","cook_time":"PT50M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.seriouseats.com/thmb/rDp1za_qpdpMTj2rYRq3EL_8r0E=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2019__05__20190515-cumin-lentil-sausage-vicky-wasik-10-9c51f9ac5c2f45a0a84392aa63cf9826.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":30,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 pound (450g) fresh sausage links, such as merguez or chorizo","item":"fresh sausage links, such as merguez or chorizo","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","metric_alternate":{"quantity":450,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"2 teaspoons (6g) whole cumin seeds","item":"whole cumin seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":6,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 large onion, finely chopped","item":"large onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves, minced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup (7 ounces; 200g) French Le Puy Lentils, rinsed and picked over for stones","item":"(7 ounces; 200g) French Le Puy Lentils","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"rinsed and picked over for stones"},{"text":"1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand","item":"(28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes","quantity":1,"preparation":"crushed by hand"},{"text":"3 cups (710 ml) homemade chicken stock or low-sodium, store-bought broth","item":"homemade chicken stock or low-sodium, store-bought broth","quantity":3,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":710,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1 bunch (about 6 ounces; 170g) dandelion greens, cut into 3-inch pieces","item":"(about 6 ounces; 170g) dandelion greens, cut into 3-inch pieces","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch"},{"text":"2 teaspoons (10ml) sherry vinegar","item":"sherry vinegar","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp","metric_alternate":{"quantity":10,"unit":"ml"}},{"text":"1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves","item":"fresh cilantro leaves","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large, straight-sided sauté pan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer sausages to a plate and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Add cumin seeds to the pan and cook, swirling and stirring constantly until cumin is aromatic and lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Add onion and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not brown, about 10 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Add garlic and red pepper flakes and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in lentils, tomatoes, chicken stock, and a healthy pinch of salt. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-high and simmer lentils, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until lentils are mostly tender and cooking liquid has reduced to a stew-like consistency, about 20 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in dandelion greens and cook until lightly wilted, about 1 minute. Return sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the lentils so that they are mostly submerged. Cover the pan, and cook until sausages register an internal temperature of 150°F (65.5°C), 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in sherry vinegar, and season to taste with salt. Portion into individual serving bowls, and sprinkle with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.318145+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.318145+00:00"}