Lentil and Turkey Sausage Casserole
A dinner for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.
At a glance
- 859 kcal, 63g protein, 95g carbs, 23g fat and 22g fibre per serving (approximate)
- About 35 minutes, preparation and cooking
- Estimated cost £2.49–£4.35 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.
Ingredients
- 4 turkey sausages
- 100g red lentils
- 1 standard tin of tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 tsp paprika
Method
- Chop the onion and celery.
- Brown the turkey sausages all over in a large non-stick pan, then lift them out.
- Soften the onion and celery in the same pan for 5 minutes, then stir in the paprika.
- Add the red lentils, tomatoes and enough water to cover, return the sausages and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the sausages cooked through. Season to taste.
Making it ahead
Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.
Allergens
Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Celery. May contain, depending on the product: Cereals containing gluten, Milk, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.
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