Best 6 Ranch Style Baked Lentils Recipes

STEWED LENTILS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions, carrots and fennel and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Meanwhile, rinse and pick over the lentils to make sure there are no stones in the package.
• Add the tomatoes, lentils, chicken stock, curry powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pan. Raise the heat to bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer covered for about 40 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Check occasionally to be sure the liquid is still simmering. Remove from the heat and allow the lentils to sit covered for another 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, season to taste, and serve hot.

RANCH STYLE LENTILS

Steps:

• Wash and drain the lentils.
• In a saucepan add lentils, salt and 4 cups water; bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
• In a skillet, cook beef and garlic until meat is browned; drain.
• Stir in soup mix, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, pepper and remaining water.
• Gently stir in lentils.
• Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

RANCH-STYLE BAKED LENTILS

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils. In a heavy saucepan, bring lentils, salt and 4 cups water to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender. , Meanwhile, cook beef over medium heat in a skillet until meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat. Stir in soup mix, ketchup, mustard, vinegar and remaining water. Gently stir in lentils. Spoon into a 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes.

BAKED LENTILS WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a 3 quart casserole, combine the water and lentils. Season with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, marjoram, sage and thyme. Stir in onions, garlic, and stewed tomatoes.
• Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the carrots and celery. Cover and continue to bake until the lentils and vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven a third time, stir in the green bell pepper and sprinkle cheese over the top. Bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

FRENCH LENTILS WITH GARLIC AND THYME

Steps:

• Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add oil. When hot, add chopped vegetables and sauté until softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add 6 cups water, lentils, thyme, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a fast simmer.
• Simmer lentils until they are tender and have absorbed most of the water, 20 to 25 minutes. If necessary, drain any excess water after lentils have cooked. Serve immediately, or allow them to cool and reheat later.

RANCH STYLE LENTIL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Put lentils and 1 quart of water in a 3-quart pot; bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
• Brown ground beef, if using, and drain fat.
• Stir all other ingredients into lentils (do not drain the lentils).
• Pour into 2 1/2 quart casserole and bake uncovered at 400*F for 30 minutes.