Food Recipes Lentil Stew With Mustard Greens and Sausage 4.1 (121) 5 Reviews By Dawn Perry Dawn Perry Dawn is the author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. She served as the food director for Real Simple and has worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and the meal kit delivery service Martha & Marley Spoon. Dawn is the author of Short Stack Editions' Cucumbers and her recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post among other publications. She recently started Superkind Cookies, a premium cookie company shipping treats nationwide. Highlights: * Author of Ready, Set, Cook; How to Make Good Food With What's on Hand. * Former food director for Real Simple * Worked in the test kitchens of Everyday Food, Bon Appétit, and Martha & Marley Spoon * Recipes and writing have been featured in the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 27, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Simmering the mustard greens with lentils and sweet potatoes for about 30 minutes helps tame some of their bitterness. Get the recipe. Photo: Christopher Baker Hands On Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Yield: 4 serves Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ pound Italian sausage links, casings removed 2 medium onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 6 cups stemmed and torn mustard greens (about 1 bunch) or kale 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup dried lentils kosher salt and black pepper Directions Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the onions and cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add the broth, mustard greens, sweet potatoes, lentils, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 508 Calories 17g Fat 56g Carbs 33g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Calories 508 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 32mg 11% Sodium 1003mg 44% Total Carbohydrate 56g 20% Total Sugars 12g Protein 33g Calcium 251mg 19% Iron 8mg 44% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.