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Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
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6 cups water, or as needed
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1 bay leaf
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1 onion, chopped
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½ (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped, or more to taste
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garlic powder
Directions
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Rinse lentils well under cold running water. Drain and transfer to a slow cooker. Pour in water until water level is twice as high as lentils. Add bay leaf and set slow cooker to High.
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Meanwhile, heat onion and bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and transfer bacon-onion mixture to the slow cooker.
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Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
260 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
18g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 260 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
Sodium 224mg | 10% |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 18g | 63% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 18g | 36% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
Calcium 45mg | 3% |
Iron 4mg | 24% |
Potassium 632mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.