Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 slices center-cut bacon , slices
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 cup water
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

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.
Add onion to drippings in pan; sauté 5 minutes or until lightly browned. 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.
Remove from heat; stir in parsley and pepper. Sprinkle with bacon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	246.04 Kcal (1030 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.33g	4%
Sodium	253.89mg	11%
Potassium	716.55mg	15%
Total Carbs	41.65g	14%
Sugars	4.73g	19%
Dietary Fiber	17.36g	69%
Protein	15.58g	31%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	110.4mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.3 Kcal (265 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.6g	4%
Sodium	65.32mg	11%
Potassium	184.35mg	15%
Total Carbs	10.71g	14%
Sugars	1.22g	19%
Dietary Fiber	4.47g	69%
Protein	4.01g	31%
Vitamin C	3mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	1.1mg	23%
Calcium	28.4mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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