Best 9 Carrot Parsnip And Lentil Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful dish to warm up your soul on a chilly evening? Look no further than carrot, parsnip, and lentil casserole. This comforting casserole is packed with nutritious vegetables and lentils, and it's incredibly easy to make. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll be able to whip up this delicious casserole in no time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT AND PARSNIP MASH



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Nutty carrots!

Provided by Ann

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds carrots, coarsely chopped
2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
½ cup butter, diced
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots, cover partially, and simmer 5 minutes. Add parsnips, and cover partially. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  • Return vegetables to saucepan, and stir over medium heat until any excess moisture evaporates. Transfer to food processor. Add butter, and process until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Warm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CARROT LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Very easy, healthy, frugal and most important, delicious! This recipe comes from "Everyday Light Meals" from Taste of Home. It is also good topped with a dollop of sour cream and some salsa.

Provided by TexasToast R

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrot
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, combine the onion, carrots, lentils, rice, cheese, green pepper and seasonings. Stir in broth and tomatoes.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350°F for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until the liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 432.9, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 5.2, Protein 14.3

CARROT LENTIL CASSEROLE



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"My husband loves this hearty meatless casserole, especially on a chilly winter evening," says Stacey Krawczyk of Champaign, Illinois. "It's wonderful served with crusty bread and a green salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrots
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, combine the onion, carrots, lentils, rice, cheese, green pepper and seasonings. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until the liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CARROT, PARSNIP AND LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Casserole/Gratin     Potluck

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp olive oil
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp finely chopped coriander
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 medium yukon gold potatoes
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. butter
Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a large pot and saute onion and garlic until soft. Add the carrots and parsnips to the pan along with the stock and bring to a boil. Add the lentils, herbs and spices. Simmer covered for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the lentils are cooked. Preheat oven to 300F. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray if needed. Mix kidney beans into the large pot with the carrot mixture. Using a slotted spoon transfer vegetables into the casserole dish, then ladle in enough liquid to cover the vegetables. Bake for 30-40 min. until a slight skin forms and the casserole is bubbling. Meanwhile, peel and chop potatoes and cook in boiling water until tender. Mash with the milk and butter and season with salt and pepper. Remove the casserole from the oven and carefully put spoonfuls of mashed potato onto the vegetables. Increase oven to 350F and return casserole to oven and bake for an additional 20-30 min. until potatoes begin to crisp. Add grated parmesan and broil until slightly browned. Cool slightly and serve with warm crusty bread.

PARSNIP CARROT BAKE



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No one will suspect that this buttery recipe from our home economists is actually good for them. With a hint of dill, the carb-smart side is a colorful way to get your family to eat their veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups julienned carrots
1-1/2 cups juliennned peeled parsnips
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dill seed
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place the carrots and parsnips in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with water, salt, dill seed and parsley. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER SPICED ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Warm up on chilly days with this vegetarian slow-cooker stew. It's great for freezing and reheating for midweek meals

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 5h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , finely chopped
3 carrots , peeled and cut into 3cm slices
500g (about 5 medium) parsnips , peeled and cut into 3cm slices
3 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tbsp mild curry powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
150g red lentils , rinsed
600ml hot vegan vegetable stock
2 bay leaves
lemon juice , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the slow cooker to low. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 10 mins until soft and transparent. Add the carrots and parsnips and fry for 8-10 mins more until the veg is just golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, and fry for 4-5 mins until fragrant, stirring. Add a splash of water if needed. Tip into the slow cooker and stir through the lentils, stock, bay and seasoning.
  • Close the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hrs until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. Check the seasoning and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Serve with bread, rice, or potatoes, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

SPICY ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE



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The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper, Vegetable

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic clove, crushed
700g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 carrot, thickly sliced
2 parsnip, thickly sliced
2 tbsp curry paste or powder
1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock
100g red lentils
a small bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped
low-fat yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips, turn up the heat and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables are golden.
  • Stir in the curry paste or powder, pour in the stock and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the lentils, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in most of the coriander, season and heat for a minute or so.Top with yogurt and the rest of the coriander. Serve with naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.24 milligram of sodium

WHIPPED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS



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Nutty carrots! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ pounds carrots, coarsely chopped
2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
½ cup butter, diced and softened
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots, cover partially, and simmer 5 minutes. Add parsnips, and cover partially. Simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  • Return vegetables to saucepan, and stir over medium heat until any excess moisture evaporates. Transfer to food processor. Add butter, and process until smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Rewarm over low heat, stirring often. Transfer to bowl. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 151.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

PARSNIP CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Parsnip Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut in about a 1-inch dice
1/2 cup diced carrot
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups light cream (or half and half)
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Lightly grease/spray a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish.
  • Cook sliced parsnips and carrots in boiling, salted water until tender (about 12-15 minutes); drain and place in prepared casserole dish.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Saute the onions in butter for 3-5 minutes or until soft.
  • Reduce heat to med-low and add flour to saucepan; stirring constantly.
  • Add cream, tarragon, salt, pepper, paprika and ground mustard.
  • Add parmesan cheese and continue to heat over med-low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and mixture thickens.
  • Evenly pour sauce over parsnip/carrot mixture in casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs with melted butter; evenly sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 for about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 64.2, Sodium 360.1, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 6.2

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and flavorful vegetables: Use high-quality carrots, parsnips, and lentils to ensure the best taste and texture in your casserole.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their vibrant color and nutrients. Cook them until they are tender but still slightly firm.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs: A combination of spices and herbs like thyme, rosemary, and paprika will add depth of flavor to your casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: Try using different types of cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan, to create a unique and flavorful casserole.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of your favorite bread or salad: This will help to balance out the flavors and textures of the casserole.

Conclusion:

Carrot, parsnip, and lentil casserole is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its vibrant colors and flavorful ingredients, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!

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