Name: Puy Lentils & Pancetta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup Puy lentils; 4 slices pancetta, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Puy Lentils & Pancetta Recipe

Constanta Colby Modified: February 18, 2024

How To Make Puy Lentils & Pancetta

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup Puy lentils
4 slices pancetta, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Rinse the Puy lentils under cold water and set aside.
In a large pot, cook the diced pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
Add the Puy lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Puy lentils and pancetta hot, garnished with chopped parsley.