Best 8 Herbed Lentils And Rice Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our aromatic Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole. This wholesome dish combines the goodness of lentils, fluffy rice, and a symphony of herbs, resulting in a hearty and flavorful casserole. Discover a treasure trove of variations, each adding a unique twist to the classic recipe. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Lentil and Vegetable Casserole, brimming with vibrant vegetables. Delve into the depths of flavor with our Curried Lentil and Rice Casserole, where aromatic spices dance on your palate. Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with our Mediterranean Lentil Casserole, where sun-kissed vegetables and herbs harmonize beautifully. And for a touch of indulgence, try our Creamy Lentil and Mushroom Casserole, where creamy sauce envelops tender lentils and mushrooms in a comforting embrace. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures in this versatile casserole.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE



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From: "The Bean Cookbook" by Norma S. Upson. When I try it I will probably double the herbs. *Use vegetable broth to make this Vegetarian. You may try this with any kind of cheese you like.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 2/3 cups vegetable broth or 2 2/3 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup lentils
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup brown rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I would use 1-2 cloves garlic, minced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
2 ounces swiss cheese, strips to top

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except the cheese strips and turn into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350F for about 1 1/2 hours until lentils and rice are cooked, stirring twice.
  • Place cheese strips on top of the lentil-rice mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.2

HERBED LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Herbed Lentil Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup lentils, uncooked
2 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups white wine
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine all ingredients except cheese in an ungrease 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
  • Spread cheese on top and bake for additional 5 minutes.

HERBED LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h39m

Yield 4 servings (about 6 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup uncooked lentils
2 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium-size onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon or less Lite Salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
3 tablespoons grated part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients except cheese in an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, for about 95 minutes, until be moist but not runny.
  • Spread grated cheese on top and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 391 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

LENTIL RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE



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This delicious vegan recipe can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen.

Provided by AMEZELL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 ½ cups water
1 cup red lentils
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 fresh tomato, chopped
⅓ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup chopped carrots
⅓ cup chopped zucchini
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the rice and 1 cup water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Place lentils in a pot with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion and garlic. Mix in tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  • In a casserole dish, mix the rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
  • Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 211.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE



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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

1 pound Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup dry lentils
½ cup uncooked rice
1 ⅔ cups chicken broth

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

HERB LENTILS AND RICE



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This was the featured recipe in an email this morning from the Best of Spark People. Listed at www.sparkrecipes.com website. Submitted by LILLAKE. "A tasty non-meat way to get some extra protein in your diet."

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 quart dish, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1/2 cup dry lentils
1 tablespoon dry lentils
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons brown rice, uncooked
3 tablespoons dry white wine (or chicken broth)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup reduced-fat swiss cheese, shredded, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cover and bake at 350*F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice.
  • Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 236.2, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 3, Protein 24

LENTILS AND RICE CASSEROLE



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This recipe got its start from ladypit's Brown Rice and Lentil Casserole #74629. After weeks of tinkering, I adapted it so much that it really became something totally different. LOL My family, especially my 13 month old, really love this! Wholesome, filling and super easy to throw together! I make this all the time. The leftovers are great, too.

Provided by hottiecj

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup brown rice, rinsed
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients, except the cheese, in a large casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Stir and top with the cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 10 minutes more.
  • Yum!

BROWN RICE AND LENTIL CASSEROLE



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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

3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth
3/4 cup lentils
1/2 cup brown rice
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (I use more)
1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or a blend is preferable)

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of lentils. A good combination is brown, green, and red lentils.
  • Be sure to rinse the lentils well before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you don't have any vegetable broth, you can use water instead. However, the broth will add more flavor to the dish.
  • You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as diced carrots, celery, or onions.
  • If you want a more hearty casserole, you can add some cooked ground beef or sausage.
  • Serve this casserole with a side of bread or salad.

Conclusion:

This Herbed Lentils and Rice Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is packed with protein and fiber, and it is also very affordable. This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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