Stewed Lentils with Bacon and Herbs Recipe

Name: Stewed Lentils with Bacon and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups green or black lentils; 1/2 fennel bulb, fronds reserved, for garnish; 1/2 red onion, peeled, root end left on; 1/2 carrot, peeled; 1 stalk celery; 2 bay leaves; 1 small bundle thyme; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; Salt; Extra-virgin olive oil; 5 slices bacon, cut into lardons; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1/2 cup fennel, finely diced; 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced; 1 clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups green or black lentils
1/2 fennel bulb, fronds reserved, for garnish
1/2 red onion, peeled, root end left on
1/2 carrot, peeled
1 stalk celery
2 bay leaves
1 small bundle thyme
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
5 slices bacon, cut into lardons
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup fennel, finely diced
1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
1 clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped
3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt

1
In a large saucepan combine all the ingredients.
2
Add water to the pot until it covers the ingredients by about 2 inches.
3
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to a simmer.
4
Cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
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Remove the pot from the heat and season the water with salt.
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Taste the water to make sure it is seasoned.
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Let the lentils sit in the salty water for about 10 to 15 minutes.
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This will allow the lentils to absorb the seasoned water.
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Ladle off 1 cup of the lentil cooking water and reserve.
10
Remove all the vegetables and aromatics from the lentils and discard.
11
Strain the lentils from the water.
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To assemble the lentils:
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Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
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Add the bacon lardoons.
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When the bacon has rendered off a lot of fat and has become brown and crispy, add the onions.
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Season the onions with salt and sweat them until they become very soft and aromatic.
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Add the celery, fennel and carrot.
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Season with salt and saute over medium heat until the vegetables start to become soft and aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes more.
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Add the cooked lentils, 1/4 of the reserved lentil cooking water, the mustard and vinegar.
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Cook until most of the liquid has reduced.
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Taste for seasoning, add salt or more vinegar, if needed.
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Serve hot or at room temperature.
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MMMMM!!!!
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Lentils and bacon...OH MY!
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups green or black lentils, 1/2 fennel bulb, fronds reserved, for garnish, 1/2 red onion, peeled, root end left on, 1/2 carrot, peeled, and more.

Yes, Stewed Lentils with Bacon and Herbs falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Stewed Lentils with Bacon and Herbs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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