Best 6 Quail And Lentil Casserole Recipes

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Quail and lentil casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The combination of tender quail meat and earthy lentils creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. The addition of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, adds a layer of texture and flavor to the casserole. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for a weeknight meal. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

QUAIL AND LENTIL CASSEROLE



Quail and Lentil Casserole image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, casseroles, one pot, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 heaping cup dried lentils, rinsed
6 quail, halved
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 or 4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 pound ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
1 gallon chicken stock
1/2 cup dry red wine Additional thyme for garnish, optional

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

LENTILS WITH VEGETABLES AND BACON



Lentils with Vegetables and Bacon image

Lentils cooked nicely with vegetables and bacon.

Provided by CHRISTOPHE

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup dry lentils
2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 carrots, cut into small cubes
4 onions, diced
10 mushrooms, diced
½ (8 ounce) package bacon, cut into small pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until mostly tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a stew pot over low heat. Add oil and carrots; cook, covered, until carrots begin to soften, about 15 minutes. Drain cooked lentils well.
  • Add onions and mushrooms to the carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add bacon and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in lentils; cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 294.2 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

LENTIL CASSEROLE



Lentil Casserole image

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.

QUAIL CASSEROLE



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I have a really cool cookbook called "The Washington Cookbook" which is a compilation of recipes from Washington state compiled in 1982. This is a wild game recipe I have never tried posted in response to a request from the wild game forum. The original recipe calls for simply "flour & salt" with no measurement so the 1 cup flour is a guess. If you make this please let me know so that I can change it to the appropriate amount. Prep time is approximate.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Quail

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 -12 quail
1/3 cup butter
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms
2 cups dry white wine
1 dash salt
1 cup flour
parsley, chopped, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the flour and salt (more salt to taste).
  • Split the birds down the back and dust them lightly with the flour and salt mix.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet and place the birds skin side down. Turn over and sautee until they are brown on both sides.
  • Place the birds in a large casserole with a lid. Chop the mushrooms and add them, along with the parsley, to the top of the birds.
  • Pour in enough wine to cover the birds half-way. Cover.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • To serve, spoon the wine gravy over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.9, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 206.3, Sodium 272.5, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 48

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh quail and lentils.
  • If you can't find quail, you can substitute chicken or turkey.
  • Brown the quail in the pan before adding it to the casserole. This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Be sure to rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking them.
  • Add vegetables to the casserole, such as carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Season the casserole with salt, pepper, and herbs, such as thyme or rosemary.
  • Bake the casserole for 45 minutes, or until the quail is cooked through and the lentils are tender.
  • Serve the casserole hot with a side of bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Quail and lentil casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich flavors and textures, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

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