Lentil Stew For One
from onedishkitchen.com
35 min
1 servings
Rich and hearty lentil stew recipe made with simple, healthy ingredients. Filled with flavor this lentil stew can be ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 slice bacon
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped carrots ((1 small carrot))
- ¼ cup chopped kale
- 1 clove garlic (, minced)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup dry green lentils
- 8 grape tomatoes (, sliced in half. May use instead 1 Roma tomato or 1 medium tomato, chopped.)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (, optional for topping)
Directions
- 1
Cook bacon in a 2-quart saucepan on medium heat until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate, leaving fat in pan.
- 2
Add chopped onions, carrots, and kale to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook, stirring occasionally for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer; lower the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 18-20 minutes, until lentils are tender. Stir in salt and add in cooked and crumbled bacon.
- 4
Pour into a bowl and add grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired.