Lentils With Bacon and Tomatoes

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 6
Lentils With Bacon and Tomatoes
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 slices bacon
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small onion , thinly sliced
1 cup dry lentils
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cans beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 can chopped tomatoes ( undrained )
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
310
Sugar
4g
Fat
11g
Lentils With Bacon and Tomatoes is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day or a rainy evening. The combination of lentils, barley, and tomatoes makes for a nutritious and satisfying meal that is easy to make and is perfect for meal prepping. The dish is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking by adding other vegetables such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers. Whether you are a meat lover or a vegetarian, Lentils With Bacon and Tomatoes is a dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and crumble, set aside, reserve 1 tsp. of pan drippings.
2.Add canola oil to the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings.
3.Add onions to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent.
4.Rinse the lentils and add them to the skillet along with the barley, beef broth, cumin, allspice, and chopped tomatoes.
5.Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until lentils and barley are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
6.Top with parsley and crumbled bacon and serve hot.

PROS

Lentils With Bacon and Tomatoes is a flavorful and filling meal that is rich in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients.

It is easy to make and is perfect for meal prepping and leftovers.

CONS

This dish contains bacon which is high in sodium and fat.
If you are watching your sodium and fat intake, limit the bacon or use turkey bacon instead.

It can also be high in carbohydrates due to the presence of barley.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lentils With Bacon and Tomatoes is a healthy and nutritious meal that supports digestive health, regulates blood sugar, and lowers cholesterol levels.
Lentils and barley are rich in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients such as iron, magnesium, and folate. The cumin and allspice used in this recipe are also known for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

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