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    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans {VIDEO}

    April 3, 2017 by Emily Cooper 15 Comments

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    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties.

    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties. | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    Hey there all my fine felines!

    Get pumped, cuz today I finally made my second, as in one, TWO recipe video for your viewing pleasure! You can skip all this small talk and go straight to it at the bottom of this post, or you can sit tight with your seats in the upright and locked position while I profess my love for lentils.

    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties. | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    Yes, lentils. The forgotten legume. Chickpeas to hummus. Pintos to refried. Black beans to just about anything. But what about the lentils?!

    Unless you're big on Indian food, then you're with me and are all about that dhal. But what about an American classic?!

    I've made quite the many recipes with lentils, including this all-star French salad, Thai lettuce wraps, and kicking it wayyy back with these BBQ lentil bites just to name a few.

    And the latest introduction, baked bizz-eans.

    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties. | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    ..or lentils rather. Baked lentils just didn't sound as backyard BBQ as baked beans did. So here we are.

    I made them with a bit less sugar, and nixed the bacon to make these something every eating preference can enjoy. I'm all about spreading that legume love as far as I can, but you can always add the bacon back in if that's more your style.

    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties. | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    But these babies are full of iron, fiber, and protein, magic, and wonder which is why I love them so much. So you best be hoppin' on the groovy legume train right about now.

    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties. | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

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    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties. | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans


    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Total Time: 3 hours 40 mins
    • Yield: about 12-14 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound brown lentils
    • 1 yellow onion, chopped
    • ⅓ cup molasses
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 4 cups water

    Instructions

    1. In a 1.5 quart slow cooker, all all ingredients.
    2. Stir to combine, cover, and cook on high for 3.5 hours, or until lentils are soft.
    3. Remove from heat, and serve.
    4. Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 210 mins
    • Category: side dish, vegetables

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    Slow Cooker Lentil Baked Beans-- This classic summer side recipe gets a makeover with lentils! Quick and easy, and lower in sugar for a healthy alternative to the canned varieties. | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free | @sinfulnutrition

    And here's the video! You can also catch it on Youtube if it isn't streaming below.

     

     

    Make it a great day!

    What's your favorite type of bean/legume?

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

      April 04, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      I LOVE lentils! Never thought to make a batch of baked lentils, but these look so good and flavorful!

      Reply
    2. abbey

      April 04, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      Lentils are the best!

      Reply
    3. Elissa Lueckemeyer

      April 04, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Looks delicious!

      Reply
    4. Kristina @ Love & Zest

      April 04, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      MMMMmmmm...I love lentils! This looks really great!

      Reply
    5. Jodi @ Create Kids Club

      April 04, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      I love lentils and have a bag in my pantry waiting to be made into this!

      Reply
    6. Gabriella Vetere

      April 04, 2017 at 6:41 pm

      I have so many vegetarian clients so this would be a great addition to their diet! Will def share.

      Reply
    7. Kerri Olkjer

      April 04, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      Any excuse to pull my slow cooker out! I've only ever tried making lentils once.

      Reply
    8. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A.

      April 04, 2017 at 8:22 pm

      Great video girl!! And this looks delicious. Definitely will be trying soon!

      Reply
    9. GiGi Eats

      April 04, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      Lentils are such an under-utilized SUPER FOOD!!!! They're insanely good for you so I am thrilled you made them the star of your recipe!

      Reply
    10. Natalia

      April 05, 2017 at 4:44 am

      My kids love lentils! Thank you so much for this recipe. Will definitely try.

      Reply
    11. Holley Grainger

      April 05, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Frances is obsessed with baked beans but I never thought about trying with lentils. I will now! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Mona

      April 24, 2017 at 2:56 pm

      My husband was just complaining that I never make lentils. He is going to love this dish!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        April 26, 2017 at 1:37 pm

        Awesome Mona! Let me know the verdict if you give it a go!

        Reply

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