Ranch Style Baked Lentils Recipes

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.

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.

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.