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Honey Baked Lentils

Honey Baked Lentils in a bowl
Makes: 7 servings

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)
  • 1/2 cup onions (chopped)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 pound ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1/3 cup honey*
  • 1 teaspoon herbs (fresh or dried)

Directions

  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.

Notes

* Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

  • Replace 1 cup water with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 2 cups tomato sauce.
  • Omit the ground beef for a meatless meal that is lower in calories and fat.

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Source:

Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup, 1/7 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 287
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 41 mg
Carbohydrates 47 g
Dietary Fiber 13 g
Total Sugars 17 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 50 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 747 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 287
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Carbohydrates 47 g
Dietary Fiber 13 g
Total Sugars 17 g
Added Sugars included 12 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 50 mg
Potassium 747 mg
Sodium 41 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 6 mg
Magnesium 68 mg
Phosphorus 344 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 131 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Vitamin C 4 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 280 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 73 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 1 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups
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