Braised Lentils | Publix Super Markets

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1 small celery stalk, diced
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1 small bay leaf
• 2 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or broth)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar