HOT LENTILS, COLD TROUT

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Cold smoked trout combines brilliantly with bacon and earthy lentils in this easy meal

Provided by Thane Prince

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

225g green lentil
1small dried red chilli
1 bay leaf , torn
1medium carrot , cut into tiny dice
100g smoked streaky bacon lardons
1 garlic clove , crushed
1medium red onion , finely chopped
4 smoked trout fillets (50-85g/2-3oz each), skin and bones removed
3-4 tbsp roughly chopped flatleaf parsley
6 tbsp good olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Put the lentils in a deep saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, skim off any scum that rises and then add the chilli and bay leaf. Simmer until the lentils are nearly soft (about 15 minutes), then add the carrot and cook for a further 5 minutes. Drain, discard the chilli and bay leaf, then tip the lentils into a bowl.
Fry the lardons on their own in a frying pan until the fat runs and they begin to colour. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion begins to soften.
Tip this mixture into the lentils and toss well, then mix the dressing ingredients together and gently fold through the lentils. Taste and add salt and pepper. Rest the trout fillets on the lentils, scatter with the parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.86 milligram of sodium