Lentil And Feta Bake Recipes

LENTIL AND FETA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Cook lentils for about 30 minutes in water until tender.
• Drain and mix with the breadcrumbs, hazelnuts, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Heat 15 ml oil in a frying pan and sauté leeks and carrots until tender.
• Add to lentil mixture.
• Stir in the egg whites.
• Place into an ovenware dish, finishing with a layer of feta cheese.
• Arrange the tomato slices on top and sprinkle the remaining oil over them.
• Sprinkle the parsley and basil on top.
• Cover and bake for 15-20 minutes in preheated oven.
• Remove lid and bake for a further 3-8 minutes .

BAKED FARRO WITH LENTILS, TOMATO AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees and place one rack 6 inches from the broiler. Place the farro in an 8-by-8-inch (or 2-quart) broiler-proof baking dish and transfer to the oven to toast, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and scatter the lentils over the farro.
• While the farro toasts, make the tomato sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato purée, herb sprigs (if using), and 2 1/2 cups water. Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
• Gently pour the tomato sauce over the lentils and farro and stir to combine. Bake, stirring halfway through, until the lentils and farro are tender, 40 to 50 minutes. If at any point the mixture looks dry, add 1/4 cup water. Meanwhile, cut the feta into 1/4-inch slices and break each piece in half.
• Remove the dish from the oven and turn on the broil setting. Stir the lentils and farro once more, discard the herb sprigs (if using), then top with the slices of feta. Drizzle with olive oil and broil until the feta is molten and charred in spots, 6 to 8 minutes. (Depending on your broiler, you may need to rotate the pan after 2 or 3 minutes, for even cooking.)

PASTA WITH LENTIL SAUCE AND FETA (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Saute onion, carrot and celery in oil over low heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
• Add remaining ingredients, except lentils, beans, and pasta. Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Turn the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the lentils and beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta as directed. Drain and divide pasta between bowls, top with sauce and sprinkle with feta.