⏱ 55 min totalWarm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs
Per 1 serving · 250 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g17% of calories
- Carbs37g35% of calories
- Fat22g48% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs (250 g) has 415 calories, with 18 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), dietary fiber (23% DV) and Vitamin K (111% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 36% and 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein36%
- Dietary fiber23%
- Vitamin K111%
- Thiamine46%
- Niacin22%
- Vitamin B633%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C17%
- Vitamin E13%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Choline12%
- Potassium13%
- Magnesium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium36%
- Saturated fat26%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Lentils
½ cup Chicken broth- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
1 oz Bacon
½ shallot (medium) Shallots
1 cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tbsp Rosemary- 🥄¼ tablespoon Sage
½ tbsp, drained Capers
⅛ cup Parsley
¾ tbsp Olive oil
¼ tbsp Dijon mustard
⅛ tbsp Balsamic vinegar
Directions
- 1
Rinse the lentils, then combine with the chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes, adding a little water only if needed to keep them submerged. Drain well, return to the pot, and stir in the salt.
- 2
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Spoon off most of the rendered fat, then add the shallots, garlic, rosemary, and sage. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are tender and the garlic is fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from heat.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, Dijon, and balsamic until emulsified. Add the warm lentils and toss to coat, then fold in the bacon-shallot mixture, capers, and parsley. Season to taste with additional salt and black pepper.
- 4
Serve warm.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (250 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 37 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 133 μg | 111% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 46% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Folate (B9) | 254 μg | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 9% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 26% |
| Choline | 69 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 63 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 623 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 224 mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 14% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 395 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 3 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 24 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.5 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 415 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 79minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 50minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 58minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs?
One serving of Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs (1 serving) has 415 calories, which works out to 166 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs?
817 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon & Herbs?
3.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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