Maple syrup is one the best foods native to North America. It’s simply too good to be enjoyed only at breakfast. These lentils, paired with rice, make a delicious, savory, maple infused dinner. Grade B syrup works best in this recipe as grade A’s more delicate flavor will get lost in the shuffle.
Solar Lentils with Maple Syrup
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried green lentils
3 1/2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted in 1/2 cup water
6 tablespoons maple syrup (preferably grade B)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried majoram
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Additional oil for serving
Preparation
Set Sun Oven out to preheat.
Ptu all the ingredients in a large pot. Mix well. Cover and cook in the Sun Oven until the lentils are soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours*. Season to taste with salt. Ladle in to bowls and drizzle each serving with olive oil.
Makes 4 servings.
*cooking time will be longer if you’re cooking a pot of rice along with the lentils.
