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Sweet Baked Lentils

Yields10 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time1 hr 20 mins

Don't let its plain appearance fool you (that's what the pretty bowl is for anyway). These lentils, baked for a long time with tomatoes and molasses, are incredibly delicious especially served over rice or pasta.

 2 cups brown lentils, uncooked
 5 cups water
 1 tsp salt
 1 tbsp molasses
 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
 1 medium onion, chopped
 1 (12 oz) can tomatoes, blended
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large pot, boil 5 cups of water and cook the lentils until they’re tender, about 20 minutes. When the lentils are soft and have absorbed the water, add the remaining ingredients (salt, molasses, olive oil, onion, tomatoes) and stir to combine.

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Transfer the lentils to a baking dish and bake for 60 minutes. Serve over rice or pasta as a main dish, or enjoy as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

10 servings

Serving size

1 cup

Amount per serving
Calories134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.