INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups
small brown or green lentils, rinsed
1 qt
cold water or chicken stock or broth
3 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1
medium onion, finely chopped
1
garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
4 oz
small cremini mushrooms, halved or quartered if large
4 oz
oyster or other mushrooms, cut into pieces
fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp
fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
1 tsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more to taste
6
to 12 slices bacon, preferably thick-cut