Lentils and Rice with Eggs and Bacon

Name: Lentils and Rice with Eggs and Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped carrots; 7 1/2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 1/2 cups small green lentils; 5 large hard boiled eggs; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 5 lices cooked center cut bacon; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp scallion; 1 cup water; kosher salt; 1/2 tsp olive oil; 3/4 cup diced tomato; 1/3 cup chopped scallion; 1 clove garlic

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
10 Servings
Calories
272 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Lentils and Rice with Eggs and Bacon

Iris Warren

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For busy families looking for delicious, healthy meals that will keep everyone’s stomachs full and happy, lentils and rice with eggs and bacon are economic, easy to prepare and make enough for plenty of leftovers!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup chopped carrots
7 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 1/2 cups small green lentils (rinsed well)
5 large hard boiled eggs (chopped)
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
5 lices cooked center cut bacon
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp scallion (chopped)
1 cup water
kosher salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp olive oil
3/4 cup diced tomato
1/3 cup chopped scallion
1 clove garlic (minced)

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Instructions

Combine carrots, lentils, broth, bay leaf and water in a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low 30 minutes.
Meanwhile heat a large skillet over medium heat with oil. Add oil, scallions and garlic and cook 2 1/2 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook 2 1/2 minutes, stirring.
Stir into the lentils after they have cooked 30 minutes, then cook an additional 10 minutes covered.
To serve, ladle 2/3 cup of lentils over 3/4 cup rice. Top with 1/2 chopped egg, 1/2 slice chopped bacon, scallions and salt, to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3/4 cup rice, 2/3 cup lentils + toppings Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 324mg (14%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 1.5g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	3/4 cup rice, 2/3 cup lentils + toppings
Calories	272kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1.5g	8%
Cholesterol	94mg	31%
Sodium	324mg	14%
Fiber	5.5g	22%
Sugar	1.5g	3%