Warm Lentil Salad

Vegetables, bacon and herbs accompany warm lentils for a satisfying side dish.

Directions:

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine lentils and stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 -25 minutes or until tender. Reserve.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon for 8 minutes. Add hazelnuts, onion, carrot, celery, garlic and seasonings. Sauté for 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
Stir in cooked lentils, tomato paste, mustard, vinegar and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen

Ingredients:

1 cup Dakota's Pride Lentils, rinsed

2 1/2 cups Chef's Cupboard Chicken Stock

5 slices Appleton Farms Thick Sliced Hickory Smoked Bacon

1 cup Southern Grove Chopped Hazelnuts*

1/2 yellow onion, diced

1 carrot, peeled and diced

1 rib celery, diced

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Thyme*

1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Sage*