Sausages with Tomato Olive Oil Salad and One Pot Rice with Lentils & Italian Herbs

Recipe by: Martyna Angell

Quick and easy meal the whole family will love! Leftovers make a great cold salad the next day for lunch. 

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

•  1 packet of One Pot Rice with Lentils & Italian Herbs 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 thick sausages (your choice of flavour)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 large truss tomatoes, chopped roughly
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), optional

Method:

1. Place One Pot Rice packet contents in a medium saucepan and add water. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook covered for 15 minutes, until the rice and lentils are cooked and the water is absorbed. 
2. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Place the sausages in the pan and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned and cooked through.
3. While the sausages are cooking, prepare the tomato olive oil salad. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. 
4. Once the sausages are cooked, remove them from the pan and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and divide between plates or place in a serving bowl. Garnish with extra chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
5. Serve the pan-cooked sausages alongside the tomato olive oil salad and One Pot Rice. Garnish with additional basil leaves, if desired.