Autumn Lentils with Andoule Sausage

AUTUMN LENTILS WITH ANDOULE SAUSAGE

1 cup uncooked Autumn Lentil Blend
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 carrots, diced
1 pound Andoule sausage, cut into bite size pieces (if unavailable, use Italian sausage)
3 cups water or chicken stock
Salt and pepper to taste

Sauté sausage, onions and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent. Add peppers and carrots, sauté for 5 more minutes. Add autumn lentil blend and liquid; bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook, covered for 25-30 minutes. Add additional liquid if stew becomes too thick