Barbecue Baked Lentils

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I love lentils for their versatility. found this recipe in an old cooking light magazine and was taken by this unconventional treatment. though i have not tried this one, i'm making it public now for all my zaar buddies. will update after trying it out.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Combine water , lentils , and 1 / 4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan.

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Bring to a boil and cover the pot , reducing the heat to medium-low.

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Simmer for 20 minutes.

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Drain lentils in a colander over a bowl , reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

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Combine lentils and diced onion in large covered casserole dish.

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Combine 1 / 4 teaspoon salt , reserved cooking liquid , ketchup , and seasonings.

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Pour the liquid mixture over the lentil mixture , stirring to combine.

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Bake at 350f for 1 hour.

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Ingredients

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water, dried brown lentils, salt, onion, ketchup, maple syrup, prepared mustard, ground ginger, vanilla extract, ground allspice, liquid smoke, black pepper