Barbecue Baked Lentils Recipe

Ingredients for Barbecue Baked Lentils

• 2 cups water
• Dried Brown Lentils
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (1/4 tsp for initial cooking, 1/4 tsp for sauce)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• Maple Syrup
• Prepared Mustard
• Ground Ginger
• Vanilla Extract
• Ground Allspice
• Liquid Smoke
• Black Pepper

How to Make Barbecue Baked Lentils

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup green lentils, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
4. Drain lentils in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
5. In a large, covered casserole dish, combine the cooked lentils and 1 medium onion, diced.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup reserved cooking liquid, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
7. Pour the liquid mixture over the lentil mixture in the casserole dish, stirring to combine thoroughly.
8. Bake, covered, at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until the lentils are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.