Honey Baked Lentils
This sweet and savory entree is packed with fiber, protein, and potassium!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/7 of recipe
287
Calories
20g
Protein
47g
Carbs
3g
Fat
13g
Fiber
17g
Sugar
41mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 19 mg
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Ingredients
lentils
2 cups · uncooked, 1 pound
bay leaf
1 small, optional
water
5 cups
carrots
1 cup · chopped
onions
1/2 cup · chopped
water
1 cup
ground beef
1/2 pound · 90% lean
honey*
1/3 cup
herbs
1 teaspoon · fresh or dried
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Combine rinsed lentils, bay leaf, and 5 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover tightly and reduce heat. Simmer 30 minutes. Do not drain. After cooking, discard bay leaf.
- 3
Chop onion. Combine onions and carrots with 1 cup water. Add to lentils and stir into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 4
Brown ground beef (if using). Drain and discard fat. Add the meat to the lentil mixture.
- 5
Pour honey over entire casserole.
- 6
Add herbs if desired.
- 7
Cover tightly with foil and bake it for one hour at 350 °F.
Notes
- •Replace 1 cup water with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 2 cups tomato sauce.
- •Omit the ground beef for a meatless meal that is lower in calories and fat.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service
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