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title: Lentilles Braisées aux Lardons (Braised Lentils with Bacon)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 35 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/lentilles-braisees-lardons
---

Gather @brown lentil{300%g}, @smoked bacon{120%g}, @fresh thyme{2%sprig}, @vegetable stock{700%ml}, @salt{} and @black pepper{}.

Cook the bacon lardons in @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a large pot over medium heat until the fat renders and the edges crisp, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Add the @onion{1} and @carrot{1} and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, then stir in the @garlic{2%clove} for 1 minute. ~{5%minutes}

Add the rinsed lentils, @bay leaf{1%leaf} and thyme, then pour in the stock.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a bare simmer, partially covered, and cook until the lentils are tender but still holding their shape, 25 to 30 minutes. ~{25%minutes}

Uncover and simmer a few more minutes if there's still a lot of loose liquid — the lentils should be moist, not soupy.

Off the heat, stir in the @dijon mustard{1%tbsp} and @red wine vinegar{1%tbsp}.

Remove the bay leaf and thyme stems, season to taste, and serve warm.