"That lentil casserole" is a classic comfort food that can warm the soul on a cold day and satisfies taste buds with its savory mix of flavors. This delicious hearty dish is an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. It is also highly customizable, allowing for creative experimentation with spices and ingredients. Whether you prefer a simple and classic recipe or a more adventurous variation, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create the perfect lentil casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
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
LENTIL CASSEROLE
a comforting casserole of lentils, kidney beans and tomatoes with cheese
Provided by Courtney
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the diced celery and onions to the pot and sautee for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained beans, lentils and diced tomatoes to the pot along with the rosemary and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then once it is boiling reduce the temperature to low to gently simmer for 20 minutes.
- Set your oven to broil on high.
- Pour the lentil and bean mixture into a skillet or small casserole dish and cover with the shredded cheese.
- Broil the dish for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese melts and begins to crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 80 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Fiber 36 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 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
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
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
BROWN RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE
This is a great meal that we eat here often in the winter time. With some dark bread and maybe a salad it is a really hearty meal, though we have been known to eat just this for dinner. The recipe is adapted from Amy Dacyczyn's "The Complete Tightwad Gazette"
Provided by ladypit
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients except the cheese in a baking dish (I use an 11 x 7).
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Then remove the foil, add the cheese, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 557.7, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.9
SPICY ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE
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
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:
- Always rinse the lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove any debris or impurities.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your lentil casserole to add flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and zucchini.
- Brown the lentils in a little oil before cooking them in the casserole. This will help to develop their flavor and give them a slightly nutty taste.
- Add some herbs and spices to your lentil casserole to taste. Some good options include cumin, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and oregano.
- Serve the lentil casserole with a side of rice, quinoa, or bread.
Conclusion:
Lentil casserole is a delicious, healthy, and affordable meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil casserole a try.
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