Barbecued Lentils

Lentils are one of the most versatile legumes out there.

They can be made into burgers, added to salads,

or smothered  in a vegetarian array of flavors.

I found this recipe and adapted it to our taste.

Lentils need no presoaking like other beans.

Just 20-30 minutes and they're done!

A bay leaf is always added to the beanpot for extra flavor.

We ate this over baked potatoes,

but it would be delicious over rice, pasta, homemade bread or rolls.

A bit of cheddar was added to the top.

Barbecue Baked Lentils

(Fatfreevegan.com)

3 C water

2 C lentils

1/2 t salt, divided

1 C diced onion

2/3 C ketchup

1/2 t ginger

1/2 t vanilla

1/4 t allspice

1/4 t pepper

Combine water, lentils and 1/4 t salt in saucepan.

Cook 20 minutes, or until beans are tender.

Drain and reserve 1 C liquid.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine lentils and onion in baking dish.

Combine 1/4 t salt, liquid and remaining ingredients

in a measuring cup.  Stir, then add to lentil mixture.

Bake 1 hour, covered.

Enjoy!

***We didn't have any ginger or allspice,

so they were omitted.

We wanted it a bit soupier,

so we added another 1/2 C of water at the end.