Cotechino con Lenticchie for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year (Cotechino and Lentils)
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
1049 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cotechino con Lenticchie for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year (Cotechino and Lentils)
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A traditional Northern Italian dish served on New Year's Eve for good luck in the coming year, consisting of sausage and lentils.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz homemade cotechino sausages (see recipe in NOTES)
- 8 oz brown lentils
- 18 oz water
- 1 medium onion
- 1 stalk celery preferably with leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper (optional)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or more
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Instructions
- Sort and rinse the lentils, removing any dirt or bad quality beans.
- Place lentils in a large pot and add the water.
- Dice the onion, and chop the celery, then add to the pot, and turn the burner to medium high. Stir and bring the contents to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer while stirring occasionally.
- Remove the casing on the cotechino if it is removable.
- Add the cotechino and continue to simmer for about 15 to 20 more minutes, or until the lentils are cooked. See notes below.
- Taste and season as desired, remove the cotechino, and cut into slices.
- Ladle the lentils onto a serving dish (or directly onto plates), drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and top with cotechino slices and serve.
Notes
- Click here for homemade cotechino recipe
- If you have purchased a cotechino, you can heat/cook it as directed and then serve it with the lentils.
- You can add a carrot to the onion and celery, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
1049kcal
(52%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
65g
(100%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
30g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1819mg
(76%)
Potassium
1467mg
(42%)
Fiber
37g
(148%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
336IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1049 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 1049kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 65g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1819mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1467mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 37g | 148% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 336IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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