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This recipe is so cheap and so basic it will please anyone’s empty belly, great for the cold, wet winters (even dry ones), and smells so delectable while cooking. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your own liking. Serve with corn bread.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
- 6 cups water, or as needed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 onion, chopped
- ½ (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped, or more to taste
- garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Cook on High until lentils are tender, about 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 260 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
| Cholesterol10mg | 3% |
| Sodium224mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate37g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber18g | 63% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein18g | |
| Vitamin C5mg | 23% |
| Calcium45mg | 3% |
| Iron4mg | 24% |
| Potassium632mg | 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.
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