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God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Honey Baked Lentils

January 23, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Appetizers, Pulses and	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	lb	Lentils
1	sm	Bay Leaf
2 1/2	c	Water
1	ts	Salt —Xxxxx—–
1/2	ts	Dry Mustard
1/8	ts	Powdered Ginger
1 1/2	ts	Tamari
1/4	c	Chopped Onion
1/2	c	Water
1/4	c	Honey

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover tightly
and reduce heat. Simmer 30 minutes. Do not drain. Discard bay leaf.
Preheat oven to 350.
Combine remaining 5 ingredients separately and add to lentils.
Place lentils in casserole dish and pour honey over top. Cover tightly and
bake 1 hour.  Uncover last 10 minutes.
Recipe By     :
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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