Barbecue Baked Lentils

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Barbecue Baked Lentils

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Barbecue Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large baking dish, combine the lentils, barbecue sauce, diced onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, water, and olive oil. Mix well.
3. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the foil and stir the lentils. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, uncovered, until the lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.