This is a great vegetarian option which is not the same old baked beans, and a way to get non-lentil lovers to get a taste of lentil goodness.
Easy Baked Lentil Side Dish
This is a great lentil dish for those who don't like lentils.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup green lentils
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. mustard
- 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp. celery salt
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. chili pepper
- 1/2 pound cooked bacon crumbled optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan. Saute the onions about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in the lentils and chicken stock and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and spices into the lentils. Transfer the skillet to the grill or oven and cook for an hour, stirring occasionally.
- When the liquid is absorbed and the lentils are soft you are done. Add in bacon at the end if you wish. .
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