Maple-Espresso Baked Lentils

Ingredients

• 4-6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry red lentils
• 3 cups (750 mL) chicken or onion stock
• ¼ cup (60 mL) pure maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) packed brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) ketchup or 1 Tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard
• 2 tsp (10 mL) espresso powder or instant coffee granules (optional)
• to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper