Sauteed Leeks with Bacon and Lentils

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 bunch leeks, white and light greens chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 1/2 cup water
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook the bacon to crisp. Remove the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
2. Add the leeks to the pan and cook in the bacon fat, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir the chicken broth, lentils and water into the leeks. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover -- if there is any liquid left in the pan, allow it to evaporate before removing from heat.
4. Remove from heat and season well with salt and pepper (to taste). Then crumble the bacon over the lentils. Serve.