Braised Lentils Recipe

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Braised Lentils
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pre-Cooking Lentils.
  2. 1. Combine lentils, onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaves in a medium saucepot.
  3. 2. Cover with cold water to measure 1 inch above level of lentils. Simmer, uncovered until lentils are cooked and liquid has mostly evaporated, about 20-25min. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Braising Lentils.
  5. 1. Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon pieces and cook until slightly crispy.
  6. 2. Add carrots, onion, leek, and garlic and gently sweat for a few minutes.
  7. 3. Add wine to deglaze, scraping any crispy brown bits.
  8. 4. Add chicken stock and lentils; bring to simmer and reduce until liquid reaches a light sauce consistency.
  9. 5. To finish, gently stir in butter, creme fraiche and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 453.54 Kcal (1899 kJ)
Calories from fat 216.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.09g 37%
Cholesterol 45.4mg 15%
Sodium 310.96mg 13%
Potassium 766.47mg 16%
Total Carbs 38.28g 13%
Sugars 5.02g 20%
Dietary Fiber 16.55g 66%
Protein 19.22g 38%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 68.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 188.79 Kcal (790 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.03g 37%
Cholesterol 18.9mg 15%
Sodium 129.44mg 13%
Potassium 319.05mg 16%
Total Carbs 15.93g 13%
Sugars 2.09g 20%
Dietary Fiber 6.89g 66%
Protein 8g 38%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 24%
Calcium 28.7mg 7%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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