Ingredients

3 cups water

2 cups dried brown lentils

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1 cup diced onion

2/3 cup ketchup

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup prepared mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine water, lentils, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes.

Drain lentils in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

Combine lentils and diced onion in a baking dish.

Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, reserved cooking liquid, ketchup, and the remaining ingredients.

Pour the ketchup mixture over the lentil mixture, stirring to combine.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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