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Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet Recipe

Bacon, Onion, and Brown Lentil Skillet Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 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 fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dried brown lentils
1 cup water
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp freshly 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	296.95 Kcal (1243 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.55g	1%
Sodium	408.02mg	17%
Potassium	1099.95mg	23%
Total Carbs	41.7g	14%
Sugars	8.33g	33%
Dietary Fiber	17.36g	69%
Protein	31.81g	64%
Vitamin C	13.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	7.7mg	43%
Calcium	206.3mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	75.9 Kcal (318 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.14g	1%
Sodium	104.29mg	17%
Potassium	281.14mg	23%
Total Carbs	10.66g	14%
Sugars	2.13g	33%
Dietary Fiber	4.44g	69%
Protein	8.13g	64%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	11%
Iron	2mg	43%
Calcium	52.7mg	21%

* 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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