Lentils with Vegetables and Bacon Recipe

Bring water and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan. Cover reduce heat to low and simmer until mostly tender 10 to 15 minutes.

Meanwhile heat a stew pot over low heat. Add oil and carrots; cook covered until carrots begin to soften about 15 minutes. Drain cooked lentils well.

Add onions and mushrooms to the carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add bacon and cook covered for 10 minutes. Stir in lentils; cover and simmer until tender about 15 minutes more.