Kielbasa and Lentil Rice with Spinach

Name: Kielbasa and Lentil Rice with Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 teaspoons curry powder; 0.5 cup green or brown lentils, picked through and rinsed; 0.5 cup long-grain white rice; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar; 1 bunch fresh spinach (about 8 ounces), thick stems removed, torn into 2-inch pieces

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By

Greg Lofts

Updated on December 2, 2020

kielbasa and lentil rice with spinach — Photo: Chris Simpson

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

4

This easy weeknight dinner combines fresh ingredients and pantry staples in an inspired way: setting links of smoky Polish sausage atop saucy rice and lentils with wilted greens.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 teaspoons curry powder
½ cup green or brown lentils, picked through and rinsed
½ cup long-grain white rice
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
1 bunch fresh spinach (about 8 ounces), thick stems removed, torn into 2-inch pieces

Directions

Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Prick kielbasa in a few places with a fork. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until browned in places, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add onion to skillet; reduce heat to medium, season with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes.
Stir in curry powder; cook 30 seconds. Add lentils and 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in rice, tomatoes, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Return kielbasa and any juices to skillet. Cover; simmer over low until rice and lentils are just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Add spinach, cover, and cook until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir spinach into rice mixture; season to taste. Slice sausage and serve.