Southern Style Stewed Lentils

This is something I threw together when I wanted something home-cooked and delicious but didn't feel like spending a lot of time cooking. As a bonus, you will only dirty one dish! Makes 4 big servings at less than $2 each.

Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Earth Balance or canola oil $0.20
1/2 yellow onion, diced $0.50
1 cup dry lentils $1
1/2 cup quinoa $1
4 Cups vegetable broth $1
6 oz. frozen spinach $2

Sauce ingredients (less than $2 combined)
1/4 Cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 Tablespoons ketchup
3 Tablespoons blackstrap molasses
Dash cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Heat the Earth Balance in a heavy soup pot and saute the onion until beginning to brown. Add the lentils and quiona and saute for 5 more minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the sauce ingredients. Cover and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. You may need to add more broth if it begins to dry out. Just before serving, stir in the frozen spinach. It will reduce and heat up very rapidly. Try it in a pita pocket or wrap, or serve with cornbread.