Baked Coconut Lentils

By vdub

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp unrefined coconut oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 1b lentils (about 2 1/4 cups_
• 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 2 tsp tamari
• 1/2 c shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350

In large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat

add onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 8 min.

stir in ginger and turmeric and cook 1 minute

add 6 cups water, lentils and dates and bring to a biol

reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes

transfer to 2-quart baking dish or casserole

cover and bank 30 minutes then uncover top with coconut and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until lentils are tender and coconut is golden.

280 calories (30 from fat); 3.5 total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 49g total carb (9g dietary fiber, 16g sugar), 16g protein