Bacon Rice Bowl

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over high heat.
3. 3
   Stir in the rice and 1 tablespoon of the oil, cover, and cook over medium-low heat, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Fluff with a fork, spread out on the baking sheet, and refrigerate.
5. 5
   While rice cooks, heat 1 tablspoon oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
6. 6
   Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer to a large bowl.
8. 8
   Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Add tomatoes to the bacon in the bowl.
10. 10
    Add the cooked rice, lentils, cucumber, scallions, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the bacon and tomatoes.
11. 11
    Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.