Quick and Easy Healthy Lunch Box Recipes: Warm French Lentil Salad with Turkey Bacon & Herbs
A delicious and nutritious warm French lentil salad featuring turkey bacon and fresh herbs, perfect for a healthy lunch box.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup French green lentils
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Stir in lentils, thyme, and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar before serving.
- This salad can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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