Honey Baked Lentils
This sweet and savory entree is packed with fiber, protein, and potassium!
Ingredients
- 2 cups lentils(uncooked, 1 pound)
- bay leaf(1 small, optional)
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup carrots(chopped)
+ 5 more ingredients
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.
Nutrition Estimate
282Calories
21gProtein
32gCarbs
6gFat
Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI