Baked lentils and vegetables is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Lentils, a type of legume, are packed with protein, fiber, and essential minerals. When combined with a variety of vegetables, this dish becomes a well-rounded meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Baking the lentils and vegetables brings out their natural flavors and creates a tender, slightly crispy texture. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe for baked lentils and vegetables is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE
My mom came up with this recipe when I was a teenage vegetarian, and now it is one of my meat-loving husband's favorite dishes and still one of mine to this day.
Provided by Tiffany
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a 3 quart casserole, combine the water and lentils. Season with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage and thyme. Stir in onions, garlic, and stewed tomatoes.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and continue to bake until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven a third time, stir in the green bell pepper and sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 19 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1169.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
BAKED LENTILS AND VEGETABLES
Make and share this Baked Lentils and Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lentil
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add the oil to a saucepan over medium heat; let oil get heated.
- Add in onion, bell peppers, and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in stock, lentils, tomatoes, seasonings, and broccoli; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese; cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 275.9, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 10.3
MIXED VEGETABLE LENTIL BAKE
A great recipe for all the family
Provided by jodie0509
Time 50m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 190C
- Cook lentils in pan for 15-20mins stirring regularly meanwhile fry onion and vegetables.
- Whilst the lentils, onion and vegetables are cooking mix together tomatoes, spinach and vegetable stock
- When lentils, onion and vegetables are cooked mix together with tomatoes, spinach and vegetable stock mix.
- Spoon into a lightly greased baking dish and cook for 15-20mins (until golden) for best results serve with mini diced roast potatos
BAKED LENTIL CASSEROLE
The herbs added to this casserole make it so flavorful. Add a salad and you've got a healthy, delicious, meat-free dinner. Also works great as a side item.
Provided by AngelaTN
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine water, lentils, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage, thyme and bay leaf in 13x9 casserole.
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven and stir in tomatoes.
- Recover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
LENTIL RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE
This delicious vegan recipe can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen.
Provided by AMEZELL
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the rice and 1 cup water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Place lentils in a pot with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion and garlic. Mix in tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- In a casserole dish, mix the rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 211.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
LENTIL & ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butternut squash, brussels sprouts, red onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, green lentil, water, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion to to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and use hands to mix until seasoning is fully distributed.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a medium saucepan, add lentils and water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain excess water if necessary.
- When vegetables are finished roasting, transfer to a mixing bowl and add lentils.
- For the dressing, combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in liquid measuring cup and whisk until combined.
- Pour dressing over lentils and vegetables and toss until fully coated.
- Transfer lentil salad to two containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Carbohydrate 109 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 20 grams
LENTIL SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
This lentil salad looks and tastes bright, thanks to a combination of tangerine juice, sherry vinegar and colorful caramelized roasted root vegetables. It works either as a main course, served with good bread and butter, or as side dish with roasted meat or fish. For the maximum visual impact, use both golden and red beets. Vegetarians can feel free to leave out the bacon. Leftovers will keep for at least five days, though try to pack it up without the radicchio, which gets soggy in the fridge.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place vegetables in one layer on one or two large rimmed baking pans, toss with olive oil and salt. Place thyme and rosemary on top of vegetables, cover pans with foil and roast for 25 minutes. Remove foil, stir in bacon and bake for 30 to 40 minutes longer, until vegetables are tender and golden all over.
- In a large pot, combine lentils, 6 cups water, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard and salt. Then whisk in olive oil.
- Drain lentils and discard bay leaf; keep or discard garlic as you like. Toss lentils with half of the sherry vinaigrette while still warm. Add more salt, olive oil and vinegar as needed.
- Toss radicchio with enough of remaining vinaigrette to lightly coat it and arrange it on a platter. Combine lentils and roasted vegetables, adding more of the vinaigrette to taste; spoon mixture on top of radicchio. Garnish with scallions, parsley, sea salt and black pepper. Squeeze tangerine juice over the lentils and drizzle with more olive oil if needed.
CURRIED LENTILS AND VEGETABLES
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring lentils to boil in plenty of water to cover in covered pot. Cook about 10 minutes, until soft. Drain and reserve liquid.
- Peel and coarsely chop onion and saute with garlic in hot oil until soft.
- Reduce heat and add coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. Stir well.
- Add florets to the onion mixture with stock and tomato paste. Stir well to mix. Cover and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, adding liquid from lentils if necessary to thin a little.
- Stir in cashews and serve with yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 997, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 107 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 451 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICY ROAST VEG & LENTILS
Pack in an impressive 3 of your 5-a-day with this spicy vegetarian lentil dish filled with roast butternut squash, peppers and onions
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Using a sharp knife, peel the butternut squash. Cut it in half lengthways, scoop out the seeds, then cut into 1cm-thick slices widthways across the squash.
- Put the squash slices in a large roasting tin with the onion, peppers and garlic. Mix the oil with the curry paste and drizzle over the vegetables. Toss well to coat in the curry mix and season.
- Roast for 30 mins until the vegetables are beginning to soften. Add the lentils and stock to the roasting tin and mix. Return to the oven for a further 5-10 mins until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the coriander and serve straight away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
LENTIL AND MIXED-VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Enjoy this lentils and veggie casserole sprinkled with cheese - a hearty slow-cooked dinner.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix lentils, broth, salt and pepper in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in vegetables and soup.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting about 30 minutes or until vegetable are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to your dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and broccoli.
- Don't overcook the lentils: Lentils should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Add spices and herbs to taste: This will help to enhance the flavor of the lentils and vegetables. Some good options include cumin, coriander, paprika, and thyme.
- Serve with a side of rice or bread: This will help to make a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Baked lentils and vegetables is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a variety of vegetables and spices, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. If you have some vegetables that are starting to wilt, simply chop them up and add them to the lentils. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked chicken or sausage, to make a more hearty meal. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give baked lentils and vegetables a try. You won't be disappointed!
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