Lentil w/Bacon and Veggies


4.3 of 5 (3)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 87.4
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.3 mg
  • Sodium: 659.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 5.9 g

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Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    2 strips bacon
    1 large onion
    1 cup bell or poblano pepper
    1 cup carrots
    1-lb pkg of lentils
    1 14-oz can of chicken broth
    5 cups water
    1 tsp rosemary crushed
    1 tsp garlic powder

Directions

Chop bacon and cook in sauce pan.
Leave 3 tsp of bacon grease to saute vegetables
Add vegetables (except tomato) and saute till carrots are almost tender.
Add to lentils that have been rinsed.
Add water and broth.
Cook for about 1 hour.
Add tomato and heat till tomato is heated through.
Makes about 12 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STAFFORDROSE.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    I left out the tomato, and didn't have bell pepper... but I added zuchini. I used more bacon and left it in while I sauted the veggies. I also used fresh rosemary and garlic, added some sage and pepper to taste. Overall it was very good! :) A lot like split pea soup... - 12/17/08


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    Very Good
    I loved this! - 8/16/07


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    Incredible!
    This was excellent. The lentils, bacon, carrots and poblano peppers combined for a very satisfyng meal. Plenty of leftovers for quick yummy meals too. - 7/6/07