Honey-Baked Lentils

(Sorry – no picture again. I’ll try to take one at lunch today.)

Honey-baked Lentils has got to be one of my favorite things to make and eat. It’s easy, cheap, and oh-so-good!

I’ve seen this recipe in different blogs and forums, so I’m not sure where it originated. Here’s how I make them:

Honey-Baked Lentils

1 lb. green lentils

4 – 6 cups water

4 carrots, diced or sliced

1 onion, sliced

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup tamari (soy sauce)

1/4 cup olive oil

1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

In a large soup pot, sautee onion in a tablespoon or two of the olive oil until softened. Add carrots, lentils, honey, tamari, remaining olive oil, ginger, and garlic. Stir. Add water to cover lentils and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Keep an eye on the water level and add more if needed. Cook for an hour or until lentils reach desired tenderness. Serve over cooked quinoa or brown rice, with a green salad on the side.

I also make  this in the crockpot by just throwing all the ingredients in at once and letting it cook on low most of the day. Again, keeping an eye on the water level, though I think 5 or 6 cups should be fine, depending on if you want it more like soup.