Smoky French Lentil Hash
A hearty French-inspired lentil dish with a smoky twist, served as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
- β1 cup red lentilsrinsed and drained
- β4 slices smoked bacondiced
- β1 medium oniondiced
- β2 medium carrotsdiced
- β1 cup hash browns
- β2 sprigs thymefresh
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the diced carrots and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the diced smoked bacon and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the red lentils, thyme, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the hash browns to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with additional thyme if desired.
- 9
Cook the lentils separately according to package instructions.
- 10
Combine cooked lentils with the skillet mixture and stir to combine.