Braised Leeks & Lentil Gratin – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (175 mL) cooked wild or long grain rice
• 2 slices pork or turkey bacon, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) unsalted butter
• 3 (whole) leeks, halved, cleaned and chopped
• ½ cup (125 mL) dry white wine
• 1 cup (250 mL) low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup (60 mL) 35% cream
• 1 cup (250 mL) fully cooked or canned lentils, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup (60 mL) Panko or regular bread crumbs
• ¼ cup (60 mL) finely grated Parmesan cheese