Best 7 Lentil And Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing lentil and mixed vegetable casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of lentils, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of spices. Discover a delightful harmony of textures, from the hearty lentils to the tender vegetables, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful sauce. This wholesome casserole is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. Alongside the main recipe, explore variations that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes, including a vegan lentil and vegetable casserole that embraces plant-based goodness, a spicy lentil and vegetable casserole that adds a kick of heat, and a comforting lentil and vegetable soup that warms the soul on chilly days. Embark on a culinary journey with our lentil and vegetable recipes, and savor the delectable flavors that await.

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ONE-POT VEGETABLES AND LENTIL RECIPE



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This easy lentils recipe is straight from my mother's Mediterranean kitchen. It's every bit a vibrant, healthy and satisfying meal!

Provided by Sweet Basil

Categories     100 Family Favorite Easy Healthy Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups green lentils
olive oil
1/2 yellow onion (, diced)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 zucchini squash (, diced)
1 bulk carrot (, diced)
2 celery stalks (, chopped)
1 russet potato (, diced)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional))
3 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped fresh parsley (, stems removed)
lime wedges to serve
bread to serve

Steps:

  • Place the lentils in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 15 minutes or so, then drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot.
  • Add the onions, garlic, and remaining vegetables.
  • Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the vegetables have softened (about 5-7 mins).
  • Stir in the lentils, salt and pepper and the remaining spices.
  • Add the tomatoes and water.
  • Bring everything to a boil for 5 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat to low; cover and let simmer for 20 mins or until the vegetables and lentils are cooked to tender. Taste and adjust the spices to your liking.
  • Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread or some warm pita!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 366 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

LENTIL CASSEROLE



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a comforting casserole of lentils, kidney beans and tomatoes with cheese

Provided by Courtney

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 rib celery (finely diced)
onion (finely diced)
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 19 oz can lentils ((drained))
1 19 oz can kidney beans ((drained))
1 clove garlic (crushed)
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ((or your favourite vegan melting cheese))

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 AND MIXED VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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Sort through the lentils carefuult before cooking, to remove any that are too light or too dark. Rinse before cooking. Use any vegetable combo that you choose, or soup flavor, this casserole allows alot of creativity. Sprinkle mozzarella over top before you serve.

Provided by KittyKitty

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb dried lentils, sorted and rinsed (2 cups)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans ready to serve vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli carrots cauliflower mix, thawed and drained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup

Steps:

  • MIx lentils, broth, salt and pepper in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in veggies and soup.
  • Cover and cook on low heat about 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 474.7, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 15.7

VEGETARIAN CASSEROLE



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A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp dried thyme
3 medium carrots, sliced (about 200g)
2 medium sticks celery, finely sliced (about 120g)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
2 x 400g cans tomatoes or peeled cherry tomatoes
1 vegetable stock cube made up to 250ml (we used 1 Knorr vegetable stock pot)
2 courgettes, sliced thickly (about 300g)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
250g cooked lentils (we used Merchant Gourmet ready-to-eat Puy lentils)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil in a large, heavy-based pan. Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook gently for 5 - 10 mins until softened.
  • Add 3 sliced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 3 sliced carrots, 2 finely sliced celery sticks, 1 chopped red pepper and 1 chopped yellow pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add two 400g cans tomatoes, 250ml vegetable stock (made with 1 stock pot), 2 thickly sliced courgettes and 2 sprigs fresh thyme and cook for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Take out the thyme sprigs. Stir in 250g cooked lentils and bring back to a simmer. Serve with wild and white basmati rice, mash or quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 5.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16.1 grams sugar, Fiber 9.8 grams fiber, Protein 12.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

VEGETARIAN LENTIL CASSEROLE



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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

cooking spray
1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
3 ¾ cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1 ½ cups French green lentils, rinsed
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt

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

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

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your casserole. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and broccoli.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a bite. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality broth: The broth is what will flavor your casserole, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and made with real ingredients.
  • Season the casserole well: Don't be afraid to add some salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will really bring out the flavor of the casserole.
  • Top the casserole with cheese: Cheese is a great way to add some extra flavor and richness to your casserole. Cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella are all good options.

Conclusion:

Lentil and mixed vegetable casserole is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also a good source of iron and calcium. The best part is that it's so versatile that you can easily customize it to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lentil and mixed vegetable casserole a try.

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