Best 6 Baked Lentils With Cheese Recipes

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Baked lentils with cheese is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. This classic recipe features lentils simmered in a flavorful broth, then topped with a cheesy crust and baked until golden brown. Lentils are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, making this dish a nutritious and satisfying choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE



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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

2 cups water
1 ⅔ cups dry lentils
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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 WITH GOAT CHEESE



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The French green Le Puy lentils are smaller and firmer than brown lentils, but have the same type of earthy flavor. They lend themselves to dishes where you want the lentils to stay intact like salads and sides. "Beluga lentils" will also work for this salad.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as a main dish salad, 8 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound green or beluga lentils about 2 1/4 cups, washed and picked over
1 medium onion, cut in half and peeled
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
Salt, preferably kosher salt to taste
1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley, or a mixture of parsley and chives
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, cut in rounds
1/4 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup cooking liquid from the lentils
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a large saucepan or soup pot with the halved onion, the garlic cloves, and the bay leaf. Add enough water to cover by 1 1/2 inches. Bring to a simmer, add 1 teaspoon salt, cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender all the way through but intact. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain the lentils. Remove the onion halves, bay leaf, and garlic and discard. Return the liquid to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to 1/2 cup.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Whisk together the vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and cooking liquid from the lentils. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with the lentils. Stir in the parsley (or parsley and chives), place in a baking dish and top with the rounds of goat cheese. Heat through for 15 minutes, until the goat cheese has softened, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 413, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 371 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE



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Onions, garlic, tomatoes, green pepper and several herbs and spices give a hearty punch to Pamela Ulrich's cheesy bean dish. "These are the only beans my family will eat anymore," says the Charlottesville, Virginia cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-1/4 cups water
1-3/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 13x9-in. baking dish, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. , Stir in the tomatoes and green pepper. Cover and bake 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with parsley and cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE



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Make and share this Baked Lentils with Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 cups lentils
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1/8 teaspoon sage
1/8 teaspoon thyme
2 onions, chopped
2 cups canned tomatoes
2 large carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Combine lentils, water, spices, onions, garlic, and tomatoes in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in carrots and celery and bake, covered, for another 40 minutes.
  • Stir in green pepper and parsley.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top and bake, uncovered, for five minutes until cheese melts.
  • For variation, put mashed potatoes on top in place of the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 952.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.6

LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Easy and healthy casserole!

Provided by Shane

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
2 cups water
1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spread lentils into a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Pour water over lentils. Add tomatoes, carrots, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, and garlic to lentil mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lentils are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over casserole; bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 20.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 245 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BAKED LENTIL CASSEROLE



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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

2 1/4 cups water
1 3/4 cups dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced thin
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
10 ounces 2% milk cheddar cheese, shredded

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.

Tips:

  • For a crispier lentil topping, broil the lentils for a few minutes at the end of baking.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can use a large skillet instead.
  • To make the lentils ahead of time, cook them according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good options.
  • If you want a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon.
  • Serve this dish with a side of your favorite salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Baked lentils with cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein and fiber, and it is also a good source of iron and calcium. This dish can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so you can customize it to your own taste. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils.

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