Easy Mediterranean Lentils: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and easy recipe for Mediterranean lentils featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in lentils, cumin, and paprika.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add diced bell pepper and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon.
- Add fresh herbs for extra flavor, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Easy Mediterranean Lentils, Lentil recipes, Turkey bacon, Mediterranean diet