Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mustard, plus more for serving
- 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 small fennel bulb, finely chopped
- 1 1/4 lb garlic sausages, preferably French
- 1 1/2 cups green lentils (10 oz)
- 2 shallots, halved
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup shelled walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for serving
Preparation
Step 1
1. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup of the olive oil, whisking constantly, until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large nonreactive pot, heat 1 Tbsp of the olive oil. Add the carrots and fennel, and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Place the vegetables on a plate.
3. In the same pot heat the remaining 1 Tbsp of olive oil, until shimmering. Add the sausage, and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils, shallots, thyme, bay leaf and 5 cups of water; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the sausage is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Using tongs, remove the sausage to a work surface. Cover and cook the lentils until tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet, and toast until browned, 8-9 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Let cool, and coarsely chop.
5. Partially drain the lentils, leaving them saucy. Discard the shallots, thyme and bay leaf. Add the carrots and fennel to the lentils, season with salt and pepper and toss with the vinaigrette. Thinly slice the sausage, and add to the lentils. Stir in the 1/4 cup of parsley. Top with he walnuts, sprinkle with more parsley and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with mustard