Braised Lentils with Kielbasa

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 pound kielbasa
• finely diced
• 1 small onion
• minced
• 1 carrot
• minced
• 1 garlic clove
• minced
• 1/2 pound brown lentils
• 3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil.
2. Add the kielbasa, onion, carrot and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the lentils, water and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
4. Cover partially and simmer over very low heat until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Discard the bay leaf.
6. Season the lentils with salt and pepper and serve.