Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet
Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet
Humble brown lentils are fitting for this homey main dish. Pair with corn bread and sautéed Swiss chard or braised collard greens.
Ingredients
- 6 center-cut bacon slices
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups fat-free and less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Cook and Crumble Bacon
- Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan.
- Crumble bacon; set aside.
Saute Onions
- Add onion to drippings in pan; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Combine Ingredients and Cook
- Add carrot, celery, thyme, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add broth, lentils, and 1 cup water; bring to boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until lentils are just tender.
- Uncover and increase heat to medium-high; cook 6 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
Garnish and Serve
- Remove from heat; stir in parsley and pepper.
- Sprinkle with bacon.
Notes
Found online at: https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bacon-onion-brown-lentil-skillet