Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Green Lentils & Bacon



Green Lentils & Bacon

Ingredients
1 Tbsp Wegmans Pure Olive Oil
2 pieces Food You Feel Good About Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, chopped
1 pkg (8 oz) Food You Feel Good About Mirepoix
1 carton (32 fl oz) Food You Feel Good About Thai Culinary Stock
1/2 of a 16 oz pkg Food You Feel Good About Organic Green Lentils
1 Tbsp Wegmans Basting Oil
Salt and pepper


You'll Need: Braising pan
Directions:

Heat olive oil in pan on MEDIUM-LOW 1-2 min. Add bacon; cook 5 min.

Add mirepoix; cook, stirring, 5-7 min, until soft but not browned. Add stock; bring to simmer.

Stir in lentils; mix well. Cover. Simmer gently 50-60 min, until liquid has been absorbed and lentils are tender.

Season with basting oil, salt, and pepper.