We are obsessed with smoky harissa paste. It brings a certain savory something to this pot of lentils and adds a little oomph to the plant-based sausage.
Don't let the time to make this recipe deter you. The active effort is low and you spend most of the time waiting for the lentils to finish cooking. Even better, you only dirty one pot to make this!
Heat a large dutch oven or pot over medium/high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add plant-based sausages and cook until browned and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp olive oil to the pot. Add onion, garlic, carrot and red pepper flake. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add smoked harissa, stirring constantly, and cook until it deepens in color.
Add 1/4 cup vegetable broth and stir to deglaze the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Continue cooking until the veg and spices are slightly jammy.
Add 4 cups of vegetable broth and lentils, cover and simmer until lentils are soft (usually about 30-45 minutes).
Once the lentils have softened, stir in the kale and cook until wilted. Add the sausage back to the pot and heat until warmed through.
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