Sweet & Smoky Lentils – Lentils.org

Sweet & Smoky Lentils

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April 28, 2017

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These lentils have well-rounded flavour and go so wonderfully with anything that comes off of the grill. Flavours combine and they taste even better the next day!

  • Prep: 30 Minutes
  • Cook: 30 Minutes

  • 30 Minutes

    30 Minutes

    1 Hour

  • Yields: 6
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Directions

  1. Rinse the lentils and place in a pot with the stock or water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender, but not mushy.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until they are translucent. Stir in garlic and cook another minute. Remove from heat.
  3. Drain the lentils, reserving 1 cup (250 mL) of the cooking liquid.
  4. Add the lentils and cooking liquid to the onions. Stir in the remaining ingredients, ensuring all ingredients are well mixed. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes and serve.

Quick tip: Substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) ground chipotle pepper or 1/2 tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika for the canned chipotle pepper.
This is a great makeahead dish. The flavours combine and are even more enhanced the next day!

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups (425 mL) green lentils

4 cups (1 L) chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water

2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (5.5 oz/156 mL) can tomato paste

1/4 cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar

3 Tbsp (45 mL) maple syrup

2 Tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard

1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced

1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger

to taste, salt and pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 1/2 cups (375 mL)
Calories250
Sodium370 mg
Potassium761 mg
Protein13 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar12 g
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Carbohydrates39 g
Dietary Fiber11 g