BBQ Lentil Bites

BBQ Lentil Bites -- A smokey vegan dish that both meat and veggie lovers alike will enjoy. I make this recipe at least once every week!

Now that the warm darn tootin' hot weather is upon us I have been craving nothing but salads, ice cream, and BBQ. Since I don't have a grill, but I was still craving some BBQ action I decided to get creative with my beloved lentils. I am always trying to think of new ways to eat them since they are a protein and fiber powerhouse, and adapted this recipe for a lentil loaf from For the Love of Food.

Since I also didn't have a loaf pan, I decided to use a muffin tin, and the word "bites" sounded so much cuter anyways. I seriously can't get over how much I love these things. It made a lot for me since I am just cooking for one, but found it easy to eat these just about every night for dinner.

BBQ Lentil Bites

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• Author: Sinful Nutrition
• Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup lentils, dry
• 2 cups water
• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal + 4 Tbsp water
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup instant oats
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp salt & pepper
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• 2 Tbsp ketchup

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Instructions

1. Combine the lentils and water in a medium saucepan in medium stockpot over high heat, and bring to boil.
2. Reduce to a simmer and cook 25-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Drain any excess water and slightly mash lentils with potato masher or fork.
3. Combine ground flaxseed meal with 4 tablespoon of water in a small bowl and set aside. This will act as a binder, similarly to eggs.
4. Heat a skillet over medium, and add chopped onions. Cook until tender ~about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
6. Combine lentils with seasonings, flaxseed mixture, cooked onions, vegetable broth, and oats.
7. Once combined, spoon the mixture into the prepared muffins tins evenly. Press down on each one to make sure mixture will stick together during cooking.
8. Mix together the BBQ sauce and ketchup in a small bowl. Spread a small amount on top of each lentil mixture.
9. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow 5-10 minutes for bites to cool before removing from pan.
10. Serve with extra BBQ sauce for dipping.

Notes

Deglutify: Use certified GF oats.

**Regular oats can be substituted for instant, but I suggest pulsing them in a small blender or food processor for a few seconds to resemble the instant oats.**

• Category: Main Dishes

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 bites

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