Description
This hearty one-pot dish combines Beyond Sausages with nutrient-packed lentils and chickpeas, all simmered together with vibrant vegetables and Cajun seasoning. It’s a flavorful, protein-rich vegan meal perfect for a comforting dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Legumes
- 1 pack Beyond Sausage
- 1 x 400g can green lentils in water, drained and rinsed
- 1 x 215g can chickpeas in water, drained and rinsed
Vegetables
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 sticks celery, chopped
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
Liquids & Others
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 150ml vegetable stock
- 1 x 227g can chopped tomatoes
- 3 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook sausage: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove the Beyond Sausages from the packaging, slice or crumble them as desired, and add to the pot. Cook until browned and heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, carrot, chopped celery, sliced red pepper, and chopped garlic to the pot. Cook the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5-8 minutes.
- Add legumes and season: Stir in the drained green lentils and chickpeas, then sprinkle the 3 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning over the mixture. Mix well to coat all ingredients evenly with the spices.
- Add liquids and simmer: Pour in 150ml of vegetable stock and the can of chopped tomatoes. Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer to combine flavors: Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to develop and the dish to thicken slightly.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the dish and add salt or extra seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a fulfilling one-pot meal.
Notes
- Beyond Sausage is a plant-based alternative, making this recipe entirely vegan.
- You can swap canned green lentils for dried lentils if you prefer, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley or coriander for an extra fresh flavor boost.
- This dish stores well and tastes even better the next day after flavors have melded.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of chili flakes along with the Cajun seasoning.
Keywords: Beyond Sausage, lentils, chickpeas, one-pot meal, vegan, Cajun seasoning, healthy dinner, plant-based protein