Lentils With Bacon And Mint – a delicious recipe with Puy lentils, bacon, water, bay leaf, onion, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Pick over and rinse the lentils. Place them in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and cover with the water. Add the bayleaf. Bring the lentils to a boil, lower heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
2
When the lentils are cooked, drain them in a colander, reserving about a cupful of the liquid. Discard the bay leaf. Set aside the lentils.
3
Set the saucepan or Dutch oven back over medium heat. When hot, add the bacon. Fry until crispy and brown. (Don't drain the oil). Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is soft. Add the cumin and fry until fragrant.
4
Add the lentils back into the pot and salt and pepper. If the mixture looks dry, stir in some of the reserved liquid. Simmer for another couple minutes.
5
Remove from heat and stir in the mint.
189
kcal
Calories
10
g
Fat
12
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Puy lentils (green lentils), 3 strips of bacon, diced, 4 cups water, 1 bay leaf, and more.
Yes, Lentils With Bacon And Mint 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.
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