Braised Lentils with Goat Cheese and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Braised Lentils with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 ounces bacon, finely diced; 1 small onion, minced; 1 carrot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 pound brown lentils; 3 cups water; 1 bay leaf; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces bacon, finely diced
1 small onion, minced
1 carrot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound brown lentils
3 cups water
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

1
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the bacon, onion, carrot and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the lentils, water and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
4
Cover partially and simmer over very low heat until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
5
Discard the bay leaf.
6
Stir the goat cheese into the lentils and season with salt and pepper.
7
Garnish with the walnuts and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 2 ounces bacon, finely diced, 1 small onion, minced, 1 carrot, minced, and more.

Yes, Braised Lentils with Goat Cheese and Walnuts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Lentils with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

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