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Lentil Succotash

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 20 Minutes

Servings: 10

A beloved North American side dish the celebrates summer’s bounty – crispy bacon is sauteed with lentils, onion, okra, garlic, corn, and tomatoes for a protein-packed veg-forward side.

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Ingredients

Directions

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Ingredients

    8 oz (250 g) bacon, raw

    2 cups (500 mL) yellow onion, small dice

    1 cup (250 mL) okra, thinly sliced into wheels

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic, minced

    3 cups (750 mL) whole red lentils, cooked

    3 cups (750 mL) corn kernels, frozen

    2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt

    1 tsp (5 mL) ground black pepper

    2 cups (500 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved

    ¼ cup (60 mL) fresh oregano, picked

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside to crumble, reserving the fat drippings in the pan.
  2. Add onion, okra, and garlic to pan and sauté until onion is translucent, approximately 5-8 minutes.
  3. Fold in lentils, corn, salt, and pepper. Cook until corn has heated through and mix well.
  4. Remove from heat and stir tomatoes, reserved bacon crumbles, and garnish with oregano. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 240
  • Total Fat 10 g
  • Saturated Fat 3 g
  • Cholesterol 15 mg
  • Carbohydrates 28 g
  • Dietary Fibre 7 g
  • Sugar 8 g
  • Protein 10 g
  • Sodium 600 mg
  • Potassium 524 mg
  • Folate 126 mcg

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