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.

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This is a simple way to add freshness
to any closet or storage area.

Take some baking soda from your kitchen cabinet.

 

Choose your favorite essential oil.

 

Add a few drops to the baking soda in an open jar.

An invigorating scent will welcome you.

Every once in a while,

give it a shake to refresh the aroma.

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Taters

According to my handy-dandy planting guide,

potatoes should be sown here in March.

Oooops...

Didn't get the seed potatoes until last week.

Seems I'm always pushin' that envelope...

 

We use these all the time, so we're hoping for the best.

I'd like to find organic seed next time.

They seemed a bit squishy, so I hope they are okay.

Can you tell I've never planted potatoes?

According to package instructions,

they were cut into pieces and left to dry for a few days.

The ends harden off a bit

and they're ready to put into the ground.

Already formed sprouts mound atop.

That's the side that goes up!

Here's the small bed where we will tend them.

Soil will be added as plants start to burst out of the bed.

See the small basil plant in the upper right-hand corner?

Does that mean we'll have basil flavored taters?

Hmmm, that wouldn't be so bad I guess.

Enjoy your day, whatever you're planting!

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