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Lentils with Spätzle

Lentils with Spätzle and Wiener Würstchen is a hearty and comforting Swabian dish featuring savory lentils cooked with bacon and vegetables, served alongside tender Spätzle and Vienna sausages.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German, Swabian
Keyword: German lentils, Lentils with Spätzle, Linsen mit Spätzle, Traditional German Recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 333kcal

Ingredients

For the Lentils:

  • 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils rinsed
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or Vegetable Broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Carrot finely chopped
  • 1 Celery Stalk finely chopped
  • 4 oz Smoked Bacon diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1 tbsp. Vinegar White Wine or Apple Vinegar
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

For Serving

  • Spätzle recipe here: German Spätzle
  • 8 Vienna Sausages Wiener Wuerstchen
  • Mustard optional, for serving
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Instructions

  • Cook the Bacon: In a large pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
    4 oz Smoked Bacon
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot with the bacon fat. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
    1 medium Onion, 1 Carrot, 1 Celery Stalk, 2 cloves Garlic
  • Cook the Lentils: Add the rinsed lentils to the pot along with the beef broth, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
    1 cup Brown or Green Lentils, 4 cups Beef Broth, 1 Bay leaf, 1 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • Finish the Lentils: Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. If the lentils are too thick, add a little more broth or water to reach the desired consistency. Return the cooked bacon to the pot and stir to combine.
    1 tbsp. Vinegar, Salt & Pepper
  • Cook the Sausages: While the lentils are simmering, heat the Wiener Würstchen in a pot of simmering water for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.
    8 Vienna Sausages
  • Serve: Serve the lentils hot, with a generous portion of Spätzle on the side, and the Wiener Würstchen arranged on top. Add a dollop of mustard on the side if desired.
    Spätzle, Mustard

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 754mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2630IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 6mg