Lentil casserole is a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is a great source of protein and fiber, and it can be made with a variety of vegetables and spices. Lentils are a type of legume that is high in protein and fiber. They are also a good source of iron, folate, and potassium. Lentils can be used in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, salads, and curries. In a lentil casserole, lentils are simmered in a flavorful broth with vegetables and spices until they are tender. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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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 CASSEROLE
Easy and healthy casserole!
Provided by Shane
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE
This is an easy to make casserole that uses just 1 covered pan. Very tasty and a family favorite. I hope you enjoy it!
Provided by jill
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown the sausage until no pink shows. Stir in the onion and green pepper, and saute until the onions are tender. Stir in the lentils, rice and chicken broth. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 833.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CARROT LENTIL CASSEROLE
"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
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
CURRIED LENTIL AND BARLEY CASSEROLE
Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in an hour! Enjoy this flavorful lentil and barley casserole made with veggies - a delightful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat lentils, broth, curry powder and garlic to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in barley and frozen vegetables. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
LENTIL AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE
Looking for a warm and filling casserole idea for dinner tonight? Then check out this rice, green beans and dried lentils recipe that's ready in just over an hour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°. Mix lentils, rice and broth in 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake 1 hour.
- Stir in frozen green beans. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg
SPICY ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE
Delicious winter warmer. Full of flavor and nutrition. Easy to prepare.
Provided by Karen Kennaby
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine lentils, water, and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- While the lentils cook, heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add sausage links to the pot; cook until browned completely, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Stir garlic into the onion mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, eggplant, and hot pepper to the pot; season with salt and black pepper. Pour diced tomatoes over the vegetable mixture. Place a cover on the pot and cook at a simmer until the sausage is no longer pink the middle, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the sausages from the vegetable mixture to a cutting board; cut into chunks and stir into the lentils. Stir vegetable mixture into the lentils. Cover pot and cook until the vegetables are tender and the flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 85.9 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 20.1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1013.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
CURRY LENTIL AND BROWN RICE CASSEROLE
Try this low-fat curry-lentil casserole. Coax out the dish's Indian roots-serve with sliced cucumbers in mint vinaigrette or Yoplait yogurt dressing.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 2- or 2 1/2-quart casserole, mix all ingredients except almonds.
- Cover and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender. Uncover and stir mixture. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g
LENTIL AND POLISH SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
We like lentils, and this recipe is fast, easy and cheap. I bought the sausage for 99 cents at the local Canned Foods Warehouse (aka Rainbow). You can use hot sausage or mild. I usually make this with half red and half brown lentils for the texture, but you can use all of one kind. I imagine this could be made in a crockpot, I just haven't done it. Serve with a fresh salad.
Provided by Chef George S.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute the onions in the olive oil until brown (about 10 minutes).
- Add the garlic and continue to cook for a minute or two.
- Add the lentils and the sausage.
- Add the water, bay leaf, salt (at least 1 teaspoon or to taste) and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, cover and turn down the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for about 1 1/2 hrs or until lentils are tender.
- Watch the pot to make sure there is enough liquid so that the lentils don't burn.
SPICY RICE, BEAN AND LENTIL CASSEROLE
Fibre packed, vegetarian nutritionally complete meal. I used a mix of yellow and green split peas, instead of green lentils, the kidney beans can be substituted with any other type beans also. Can be reheated in microwave, next day for lunch at work. from the local newspaper through The Canadian Press.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 58m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a non stick saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat.
- Add garlic, onions and green pepper, cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in stock, brown rice, lentils, basil and chili powder, bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook, covered and stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes or until rice and lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in beans, corn and salsa, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
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
CURRIED LENTIL AND GRILLED CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, casseroles, main course
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill or broiler. Brush the chicken with one tablespoon of the oil and sear the chicken, turning it once, until it is brown and just cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat the remaining oil in a large, heavy ovenproof casserole. Add the onion, sweet and hot peppers, garlic and ginger and saute until lightly browned. Stir in the cumin. Pare or cut the cooked chicken into chunks and add to the casserole.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Stir in the broth. Pick over the lentlis and add them. Bring to a simmer, cover and bake for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 375, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 667 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
VEGETARIAN LENTIL CASSEROLE
This lentil casserole is so quick and easy. Put everything in one pan and bake. And it's so tasty! I've modified it slightly from my friend's recipe.
Provided by Rachel Meytin
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Special Collection Recipes New
Time 1h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray.
- Rinse and drain rice. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Add vegetable stock, lentils, Cheddar, onion, corn, carrots, water, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and salt to the rice. Stir it up until well mixed. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the rice and lentils are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 22.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 375.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
ZULANDT'S LENTIL CASSEROLE
A hearty comfort casserole of brown rice and lentils, topped off with melted Cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
Provided by DONNA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Rice
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon cubes to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
- Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini and onion until tender, but still slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, lentils, and about 6 cups water gradually. Bring to a soft boil, and continue cooking until lentils are tender, 45 to 60 minutes, adding water as needed.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix the cooked rice together with the lentils, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese, and transfer mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Mix remaining cheese together with the breadcrumbs, and spread evenly over the top of the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.3 calories, Carbohydrate 66.5 g, Cholesterol 29.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 17.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 551.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CARROT LENTIL CASSEROLE
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
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
QUAIL AND LENTIL CASSEROLE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over the lentils in a bowl, and set aside for 30 minutes. Drain well.
- Season the quail with salt and pepper and dredge lightly with flour.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan, and brown the quail all over. Set the birds aside.
- Add the bacon, and cook until it is crisp. Drain, and pat dry.
- Add the onion, garlic and thyme, and cook gently until the onion has softened.
- Add the tomatoes, drained lentils, stock and wine, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Uncover, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
- Add the quail, and simmer, in covered pan, for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until the quail are cooked and the lentil mixture has thickened.
- Serve directly from the pan, and sprinkle with additional herbs for garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 2119 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICY ROOT VEGETABLE & LENTIL CASSEROLE
I am collecting recipes for my New Year venture back into a largely vegetarian diet. This looks like something my husband and myself will enjoy so I am sticking it here for safe keeping. I found it in the 2008 copy of the yearly 'Vegetarian Christmas' special put out by BBC Good Food Magazine. You can pick the heat of curry paste or powder that will suit your family.
Provided by Sarah_Jayne
Categories Stew
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan, then cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Tip in the potatoes, carrots and parsnips.
- Turn up the heat, then cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are nicely golden.
- Stir in the curry paste or powder and stock, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and add the lentils.
- Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened.
- Season the casserole , then stir in most of the cilantro.
- Heat through for another minute.
- Serve with a spoonful of yogurt, if you wish, and sprinkle over the rest of the coriander.
EASY CHEESY LENTIL & RICE CASSEROLE
After trying several complicated lentil recipes with dissatisfaction, I developed this delicious dish that is also so simple! Even my 3 year old loves it! Great side dish or a yummy vegetarian meal.
Provided by SaraFish
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Use a big pot and cook onion in margarine until soft.
- In a bowl, stir together bouillon and hot water.
- Add lentils, rice, bouillon-water mixture and cold water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, fry both sides of a slice of bread in oil and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning blend.
- Cool on rack.
- After 25 minutes, rice should be cooked and lentils should be cooked but still firm (not mushy) and there should still be some moisture in the mixture.
- Turn stove off and stir 1 cup of the cheese into the mixture until cheese is melted.
- Pour mixture into a 9 by 13 pan that has been sprayed with Pam and smooth the top with the back of your spoon.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over top.
- Crunch up the cooled fried bread with a knife and sprinkle over casserole.
- Sprinkle parmesan over casserole.
- Bake in preheated 350 oven for 15 minutes or so until cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
VEGAN PASTA AND LENTIL CASSEROLE
This dish was inspired by a lot of ingredients and combinations in my head and this is how it played out. I am very happy with the result and can't wait to enjoy this during lunches at work!
Provided by Kameron
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine oil, onion, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, Japanese eggplant, and buttercup squash sequentially, stirring well after each addition.
- Stir tomatoes into the Dutch oven. Stir in red lentils; add pasta shells. Pour in stock; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until pasta is almost fully cooked, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste together in a small bowl. Pour into the Dutch oven; stir to combine. Stir in nutritional yeast. Add basil, paprika, and black pepper; stir once more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.7 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 18.9 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 843.9 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
SAUSAGE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by JoBellette
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook sausages, turning, for 5 minutes or until browned. Remove to an ovenproof casserole dish. 2. Add onion, bacon and garlic to pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until soft. Add lentils. Stir to coat in onion mixture. Add bay leaves and stock. Bring to the boil. Pour lentil mixture over sausages. Cover and cook for 1 hour. 3. Add tomatoes to casserole. Cover. Cook for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from oven. Discard bay leaves. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve. Note: Can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Microwave on medium (50%) for 10 - 15 minutes stirring 3 times or until heated through.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water.
- Add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- If you like a thicker casserole, add an extra 1/2 cup of lentils.
- Serve the casserole with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables and spices to create your own unique lentil casserole recipe.
Conclusion:
Lentil casserole is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and iron, and it is also low in fat and calories. Lentil casserole is also a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and comforting dish for a special occasion, lentil casserole is a great option.
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