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Braised Lentils
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Braised Lentils

12 ingredients Serves 8. openrecipes
Braised Lentils

Chicken stock, bacon and fresh thyme enhance the flavor of these braised lentils, which are a classic accompaniment to duck confit (see related recipe at left).

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

558
Calories
46g
Protein
21g
Fat
42g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3 oz. bacon, diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 large fresh thyme sprigs
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups lentils, rinsed and drained
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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