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barbecued lentils

9 Pinches
Ganieda avatar
Rochester, NY
Updated on Oct 10, 2015

Adapted from The Biggest Loser Cookbook. Suggested Accompaniments: brown rice, a lettuce wedge and flatbread. Pistachio pudding for dessert.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed
  • - salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make barbecued lentils

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a 2-quart pan on medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Step 2
    Add garlic, chili powder and mustard powder; cook 1 minute or until fragrant (do not brown garlic).
  • Step 3
    Add broth, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey and lentils; stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Step 4
    Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes until lentils are tender, but intact. (Cooking times for lentils vary. If necessary, add 1/4 cup water and simmer 5 minutes longer.) Season with salt and pepper.
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