Bourbon Baked Lentil Power Bowl – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) bacon, thick cut, cut into ½ inch pieces
• 1 cup (250 mL) yellow onion, small dice
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) garlic, minced
• 2 cups (500 mL) water
• 1 cup (250 mL) BBQ sauce
• 1 cup (250 mL) light brown sugar
• ½ cup (125 mL) ketchup
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) pomegranate molasses
• 1 cup (250 mL) bourbon
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) seeded Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup (60 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, dry
• 20 oz (625 g) cooked chicken thighs, shredded
• 5 cups (1.25 L) brown rice, cooked
• 10 cups (2.5 L) shredded iceberg lettuce
• 5 cups (1.25 L) sweet corn kernels
• 5 cups (1.25 L) red bell peppers, julienne
• 2 ½ cups (625 mL) sliced almonds
• 20 oz (600 mL) light ranch