Baked Coconut Lentils

Serves 8
Time 1 hr
Baked Coconut Lentils

An Indian-inspired version of baked beans in which dates, coconut and spices give a rich and hearty flavor that intensifies during baking.

Special Diets:

VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    1 tablespooncoconut oil
    1yellow onion, chopped
    1 teaspoonground ginger
    1/2 teaspoonturmeric
    1 poundlentils (about 2 1/4 cups), rinsed
    1 cuppitted dates, chopped
    1 tablespoonreduced-sodium tamari
    1/2 cupshredded coconut
    1/2 cuproughly chopped cilantro (optional)
    1/2 cuproughly chopped cilantro (optional)

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Method

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes.


Stir in ginger and turmeric and cook 1 minute.


Add 6 cups water, lentils and dates and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.


Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir in tamari and transfer lentils to a greased 2-quart baking dish or casserole.


Cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover, top with coconut and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until lentils are tender and coconut is golden. Garnish with cilantro, if using.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

280

Total Fat

3.5g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

65mg

Total Carbohydrate

49g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Total Sugars

16g

Protein

16g

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