Recipe

Lentils With Bacon Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Wmhaynes / All my dishes 9 months, 4 weeks ago This is a wonderful French dish that has been modified by Cindy over the years. It's a family favorite and we just had it today for Sunday lunch. Prep:15m Cook:40m Servings:8	Wmhaynes
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Ingredients

1 (16oz) bag brown lentils, well rinsed

1/2 pound bacon, diced

1 onion, finely chopped

2 or 3 carrots, diced

4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

4 or 5 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (or one 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes)

1 teaspoon Italian herbs

¼ tsp white pepper

½ tsp garlic salt

1 bay leaf

1 1/2 cups beef or chicken broth

2 broccoli crowns, cut into small pieces

Directions

Put the lentils in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a heavy frying pan cook the bacon until crisp, then transfer bacon to a plate to drain on paper towels. Pour off all oil except 1 tbsp.

Stir the onion and carrot into the fat in the pan and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until just softened.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the tomatoes, Italian herbs, garlic salt, white pepper, bay leaf and lentils. Add the broth and cover the pan.

Cook over a medium-low heat for 35 minutes then add the broccoli and cook another 10 minutes, until the lentils and broccoli are tender, stirring occasionally. Add a little more broth or water to the pan if the lentils get dry.

Uncover the pan and allow any excess liquid to evaporate. Add the reserved bacon pieces and serve hot.

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Comments

dollhead 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
Sounds delish! I will make it soon. Thanks for this post. I still use your sausage recipe and have given it to others many many times.

gagagrits 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
This sounds very delicious. thanks for the great post....:)

ttaaccoo 9 months, 4 weeks ago said:
This sounds very very good, and easy too, and healthy. thank you! 55555

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