Bourbon Baked Lentil Power Bowl – Lentils.org

Bourbon Baked Lentil Power Bowl

  By lentilsorg    

January 24, 2024

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Our favorite bourbon baked lentils served over top of rice and garnished with shredded chicken, lettuce, corn, peppers, and a drizzle of ranch.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 15 Minutes

  • 15 Minutes

    15 Minutes

    30 Minutes

  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large rondeau or Dutch oven, render bacon over medium-high heat until browned and crispy.
  3. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent and aromatic.
  4. Add water, BBQ sauce, sugar, ketchup, molasses, bourbon, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil then, reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add lentils, cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Bake for roughly 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes. Add more water if the dish gets too dry.
  6. Remove lid and increase oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) for the last hour.
  7. Remove from oven and thin with water if desired. Fold through the shredded chicken and set aside for the bowl build.
  8. To plate this dish, prepare a base of rice and pour a spoonful of baked lentil and chicken mixture to the side. Top with lettuce, corn, peppers, almonds, and a drizzle of ranch.

Ingredients

1 lb (500 g) bacon, thick cut, cut into ½ inch pieces

1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, small dice

1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced

2 cups (500 mL) water

1 cup (250 mL) BBQ sauce

1 cup (250 mL) light brown sugar

½ cup (125 mL) ketchup

2 Tbsp (30 mL) pomegranate molasses

1 cup (250 mL) bourbon

2 Tbsp (30 mL) seeded Dijon mustard

¼ cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce

1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, dry

20 oz (625 g) cooked chicken thighs, shredded

5 cups (1.25 L) brown rice, cooked

10 cups (2.5 L) shredded iceberg lettuce

5 cups (1.25 L) sweet corn kernels

5 cups (1.25 L) red bell peppers, julienne

2 ½ cups (625 mL) sliced almonds

20 oz (600 mL) light ranch

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2 ¾ cups (675 mL)
Calories1070
Sodium2680 mg
Potassium1041 mg
Protein44 g
Cholesterol140 mg
Sugar50 g
Total Fat47 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Total Carbohydrates113 g
Dietary Fiber13 g