Warm Saffron & Fennel Lentil Bowl Recipe

Warm Saffron & Fennel Lentil Bowl

  By lentilsorg  ,   

January 26, 2018

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Warm bowls offer the satisfying combination of fresh flavours with the comfort of a hot meal on a cool day. You're sure to add this to your list of all-time favourites!

  • Prep: 25 Minutes
  • Cook: 25 Minutes
  • 25 Minutes

    25 Minutes

    50 Minutes

  • Yields: 4
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Directions

  1. Heat a large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook 1 minute. Add onion and cook, stirring often for 5-7 minutes, or until onion is soft and bacon is cooked. Add celery and fennel and cook another 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in lentils, then broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring often for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are just tender.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in salt and saffron. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and dill. Divide among four bowls and top each portion with sliced chicken.

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, chopped

1 onion, finely diced

3 celery stalks, finely diced

half fennel bulb, finely diced

1 cup (250 mL) green lentils

3 cups (750 mL) low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

pinch, saffron threads

2 tsp (10 mL) white wine vinegar

1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh dill (optional)

2 rotisserie chicken breasts, warmed and sliced

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 3/4 cups (425 mL)
Calories420
Sodium640 mg
Potassium905 mg
Protein38 g
Cholesterol80 mg
Sugar4 g
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat4.5 g
Total Carbohydrates34 g
Dietary Fiber9 g