Bea's Baked Lentils Recipe

Name: Bea's Baked Lentils
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils; 4 cups water; Molasses; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

A hearty and delicious meatless lentil bake, perfect as a satisfying entree or a flavorful side dish. This recipe, originally shared in the Juniata Sentinel (Nov 13, 1996) and passed down by a loving mother-in-law, is a family treasure! Enjoy this comforting classic, bursting with savory flavors.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 100 mins

Calories 205.4 kcal

Protein 26g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bea's Baked Lentils

1 cup dry lentils
4 cups water
Molasses
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

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How to Make Bea's Baked Lentils

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
Add 1 cup of lentils and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water is almost completely absorbed.
Stir in 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
Pour the tomato mixture over the lentil mixture and stir to combine.
Pour the lentil mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

Carbs

12g

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