Lentils with Bacon & Onion
I love to add bacon to my lentils and a little onion and it is such a simple dish but tastes incredible. Good for you too with lots of protein and fiber.
Servings: 4
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried lentils washed and picked through
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 10 slices Petit Jean Thick Sliced Bacon
- 1 medium onion coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, add lentils and chicken broth over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 45 minutes to one hour.
- Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large skillet slowly over low heat. Remove to paper towel to drain.
- Add onions to skillet and cook in bacon drippings over low heat until they become translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Remove onions with a slotted spoon and stir into lentils.
- When lentils are tender, remove from heat and stir in bacon.
- Serve with skillet cornbread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1899mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g