Cheesy Bacon Lentil Stew
Full of comforting flavors and warmth, this Cheesy Bacon Lentil Stew is packed with nutrition!
Servings: 6 bowlfuls
Calories: 591kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 4 cup sprouted lentils
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 large carrots diced
- 3-4 quarts water and/or broth or enough to fully cook the lentils
- 2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 4-6 slices crispy bacon crumbled
Instructions
- In large pot, caramelize onions in fat/oil.
- Add in garlic and sauté.
- Sprinkle mixture with oregano and cumin and sauté until fragrant (just about a minute).
- Add in lentils and carrots and stir to coat with onion mixture.
- Pour in stock/water and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, fry bacon.
- When lentils and carrots are fork-tender, turn off the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 1493mg | Fiber: 41g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7433IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 11mg