Best 7 That Lentil Casserole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of lentil recipes, showcasing the versatility and nutritional richness of this humble legume. Discover the comforting warmth of our hearty lentil casserole, a perfect blend of lentils, vegetables, and spices, simmered to perfection. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our refreshing lentil salad, a delightful combination of lentils, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. For a quick and easy meal, try our lentil soup, a savory broth packed with lentils, vegetables, and herbs. Experiment with our lentil burgers, a delicious and protein-packed alternative to traditional meat burgers. And for a unique twist, try our lentil tacos, a fusion of Mexican flavors with the goodness of lentils. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the unique qualities of lentils, offering a symphony of tastes and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LENTIL AND MIXED-VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



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Enjoy this lentils and veggie casserole sprinkled with cheese - a hearty slow-cooked dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dried lentils (2 cups), sorted and rinsed
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, thawed and drained
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) 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 heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in vegetables and soup.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting about 30 minutes or until vegetable are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg

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

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.

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

TAMALE LENTIL CASSEROLE



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

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups water
1 1/4 cups dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (, 2 ounces)
1/4 cup milk
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread-muffin mix
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in water, lentils, tomato sauce and seasoning mix; reduce heat to low.
  • Partially cover and simmer 35 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Heat oven to 400F.
  • Grease 2-quart casserole with shortening.
  • Prepare Cheese Cornbread Topping by mixing all ingredients until moistened.
  • Spoon lentil mixture into casserole.
  • Spread topping evenly over lentil mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until topping is golden brown.

THAT LENTIL CASSEROLE



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Even my pickiest eaters really liked this casserole. It is a great vegetarian meal when made with vegetable broth and no bacon and stills taste just as wonderful. Don't be put off by the list of ingredients or the long looking directions. It goes together very easily! I just like to really be specific because I write these recipes up for my 11 year old son to cook for the family.

Provided by mom24boys

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 3/4 cups vegetable broth or 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 lb bacon (optional)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 lb dried brown lentils or 1 lb dry green lentils
6 cups water
salt
pepper
garlic powder, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 zucchini, halved and sliced
1 medium white onion, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated and divided

Steps:

  • Bring broth 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.
  • Dice bacon, if using and lightly sauté (perhaps 5 minutes)in large pot or dutch oven. Add lentils, cumin, oregano, and water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook for 45-60 minutes, adding more water if needed.
  • 10-15 minutes before lentils are done, heat oil in frying pan and sauté zucchini and onion until hot yet still crisp (about 5 minutes).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • When lentils are tender, add lemon juice, rice, 3/4 of the cheese, and zucchini, mixing well. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Turn mixture into 9x13 dish and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 470.2, Carbohydrate 69.8, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 26.3

CARROT LENTIL CASSEROLE



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"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

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup finely chopped carrots
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of lentils. This will give your casserole a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the lentils. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the casserole. This will help them caramelize and develop more flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth. This will add depth of flavor to the casserole.
  • Season the casserole well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Add a topping before baking. This could be a breadcrumb topping, a cheese topping, or even a dollop of sour cream.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving. This will help the flavors meld together.

Conclusion:

Lentil casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a lentil casserole recipe that everyone will love.

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