Herbed Lentil Casserole Recipes

HERBED LENTIL CASSEROLE

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.

HERBED LENTIL CASSEROLE

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 LENTILS WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the lentils in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the lentils are tender but still retain their shape. Drain any excess water from the lentils and set them aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until they are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, lentils, basil, parsley, and mint to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve.
• Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Iron,
• Good source of: Potassium

HERBED BULGUR-LENTIL PILAF

Steps:

• Place lentils and 2 cups broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. While lentils are cooking, place bulgur and remaining 2 cups chicken broth in another small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most liquid is dissolved and bulgur is tender, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add the bulgur to the lentils.
• Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until peppers are tender, another 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to bulgur-lentil mixture. Stir in parsley, basil, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to incorporate.

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE

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.

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE

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 cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° 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.

LENTIL CASSEROLE

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.

HERBED LENTILS AND RICE CASSEROLE

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 cooking spray Cover and bake at 350° 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.