Bacon and Lentils

A hearty dish of slow-cooked Puy lentils with boiled bacon, aromatic vegetables, butter, and hard-boiled eggs.

Bacon Main Course High Protein Lentils Slow Cook

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

657

kcal / serving

3942 kcal total

Carbs

44g

per serving

264 g total

Fat

32.6g

per serving

195.6 g total

Protein

41.4g

per serving

248.4 g total

Cook Time

120

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

one knob

piece

Egg

hard boiled

LegumesPulses

450

Puy Lentils

Meat

680

Bacon Joint

Whole joint

NutsSeeds

piece

Bay Leaf

fresh or dried

sprig

Thyme

clove

Garlic

crushed

tbsp

Parsley

chopped

OilsFats

tbsp

Oil

Vegetables

piece

Button Onion

Whole

piece

Carrot

halved

stick

Celery

Method

Remove bacon, herbs, and carrot then strain the lentils.

Boil the bacon in water, drain, rinse, and pat dry.

Simmer slowly for 2 hours with a lid on.

Add lentils, carrot, celery, herbs, garlic, and water to the pan.

Sauté bacon and onions in oil until onions brown.

Stir butter into lentils and serve with sliced bacon, parsley, and eggs.