Best Turkey Kielbasa with Apples and Lentils Recipe

Packed with smoky turkey kielbasa and hearty lentils simmered with apple cider, this saucy, stewy one-pot meal encapsulates all the cozy vibes we want in fall fare.

- Continue Reading BelowYields: 4 serving(s)Total Time: 25Cal/Serv: 458

olive oil, divided

apple cider, divided

yellow onion, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges

Kosher salt and pepper

Gala apple, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges

whole-grain mustard

red wine vinegar

flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large Dutch oven on medium-high. Cook kielbasa in single layer, flipping halfway through, until browned on both sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Add 1/4 cup cider to Dutch oven and scrape up browned bits from bottom; transfer to same bowl.

Reduce heat to medium and heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add apple, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until apple is tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Stir in mustard and remaining 1 1/4 cups cider and scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan.

Bring to a gentle simmer, then add lentils and kielbasa along with with juices from bowl. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vinegar and all but 2 tablespoons parsley. Divide among plates and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.

A+ APPLE: We love the Gala variety for its sweet, balanced flavor and ability to stand up to simmering.

(per serving): About 458 calories, 17.5 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 57 mg cholesterol, 1,276 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 16.5 g sugar (0.5 g added sugar), 26 g protein

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