Bar-B-Q Lentils

Serves 6-8
2-1/2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
5 cups water
1/2 cup molasses
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 cup tomato catsup
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. minced onion
1/4 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine lentils and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender but still whole. Add remaining ingredients to cooked, undrained lentils. Turn mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
The Pea and Lentil Cookbook, from Everyday to Gourmet. USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, 2000.

Nutrition Information Per Serving:
285 calories; 15 g protein; 58 g carbohydrate; 13 g fiber; <1 g fat (0 g saturated, 0 g monounsaturated, 0 g polyunsaturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 529 mg sodium; 7 mg iron; 291 mcg folate; 93 mg calcium.