Black Beluga Lentils with Endive Citrus Salad
Serves 4
Time 25 min
Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands. You can omit the bacon, if you like, and replace with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces*
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small carrot, chopped
- 32 ounces low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth*
- 2 cups black beluga lentils (or other lentil type)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup (3 ounces) feta cheese crumbles*
- 2 heads Belgian endive, sliced
- 2 tangerines, peeled, sliced and seeded
- Extra-virgin olive oil*
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
In a large pot, heat bacon, onion and carrot over medium heat.
Cook until onion is soft but not browned, about 4 minutes.
Add broth, lentils and bay leaf and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Add salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the endives, tangerines and olive oil and toss.
Serve alongside the lentils, topped with cheese.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 280 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 25mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates (14g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 13g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces*
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small carrot, chopped
- 32 ounces low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth*
- 2 cups black beluga lentils (or other lentil type)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/3 cup (3 ounces) feta cheese crumbles*
- 2 heads Belgian endive, sliced
- 2 tangerines, peeled, sliced and seeded
- Extra-virgin olive oil*
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper