To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the dish in the morning, without baking, then refrigerate all day, and bake just prior to serving.

-1/2 lb. lentils
-4 c. water
-2 T. olive oil
-1 onion, diced
-2 stalks celery, diced
-2 carrots, peeled and diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-Salt and pepper, to taste
-1 1/2 c. barbecue sauce, bottled or homemade recipe below

Pour lentils and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

While lentils cook, heat olive oil in a small skillet. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until veggies are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

In a casserole dish, combine lentils, vegetables and barbecue sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Serve as is for a side dish, or over brown rice.

Homemade Barbecue Sauce

-1 c tomato sauce
-2 Tbsp vinegar
-2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
-1/4 c brown sugar
-2 Tbsp honey
-1 tsp garlic powder
-1 Tbsp hot sauce
-1/2 tsp cumin
-1 tsp salt
-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Store in refrigerator until use. Will keep for at least 1 week.