Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & English Peas

Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & English Peas

Easy

Difficulty

0h 40m

Total Time

10

Ingredients

4

Steps

Calories

171

Fat

3g

Carbs

25g

Protein

11g

Serves

6

Serving Size

100g

Ingredients

  • 200 g green lentils, rinsed
  • 400 g + 50 g Trader Joe’s Miso Ginger Broth*
  • 100 g center-cut bacon
  • 100 g white onion, diced
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 96 g fresh English peas or frozen peas, if fresh peas are out of season
  • 14 g capers
  • 10 g sherry vinegar
  • 5 g Dijon mustard
  • Chopped parsley, for garnish

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Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & English Peas

Sweet peas, crispy bacon, tangy mustard, and fiber-packed lentils all come together in this deeply satisfying salad that’s perfect for both meal prep and entertaining a crowd.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and drain the lentils. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the lentils with 400 g of miso ginger broth. Bring the lentils to a boil and then reduce to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the lentils are fully cooked, about 25–30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, dice the bacon and crisp it in a frying pan over medium heat. When the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pan with a slotted spoon and let it drain on a paper towel. Add the diced onion to the hot bacon grease and cook the onion until it begins to turn translucent about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for a few more minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the peas to the pan and toss. Let the mixture cook for a few more minutes, until the peas are warmed through, then add the remaining 50 g of stock to the pan and let it bubble. Scrape up any good bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan and let the liquid evaporate.

  4. 4

    By this point, the lentils should be done, so add them to the frying pan along with the capers. Whisk the sherry vinegar and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl and then add it to the lentils. Stir everything to combine, adjust seasoning, and top with the crispy bacon and parsley before serving.

If you can’t find a miso ginger broth, you can use any vegetable or chicken broth you have on hand.

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