Delicious Sweet Indian Lentil Bake

Hi everyone! So before I post this delicious and super easy recipe that I know all of you are going to LOVE! I want to ask you guys a favour...


So I finally caved and entered Suki in the Fido Casting Call competition and she needs all the votes she can get! You can vote for her once a day until the contest is over so Please! PLEASE! go to http://www.fidocastingcall.ca/dogs/16125 and VOTE!!!!!

Lets see how much Social Media Technology can move the little gal towards first place!


Okay so now onto this AMAZING and highly recommended recipe! I adapted it from a recipe tweeted to me from Wholefoods which can be found here: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3077 

Sweet Indian Lentil Bake

serves 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Coconut Oil 
1 yellow onion, chopped 
1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric 

1 teaspoon curry powder 

1 teaspoon Chana Masala seasoning
2 1/4 cups Lentils
1 cup pitted dates, chopped 
2 teaspoons tamari/soy sauce 1/2 cup shredded carrot 

Directions

1) In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. 
2) Stir in shredded carrot, ginger, turmeric, curry, and chana masala and cook 1 minute. 
3) Add 6 cups water, lentils and dates and bring to a boil. 
4) Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes. 
5) Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir in tamari and transfer lentils to a 2-quart baking dish or casserole. bake 30 minutes, top with seasoning and serve.


Enjoy! and please don't forget to vote for Suki!!!! See you tomorrow with my Vegan Carrot Cake recipe!