Vegetable And Lentil Bake Recipes

VEGETABLE AND LENTIL BAKE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil and gently cook 1 large sliced leek, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 chopped carrot for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
• Rinse 250g (9oz) lentils and add to the pan. Add 750ml (1¼pt) water and crumble in one stock cube. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are just tender.
• Meanwhile, cook 450g (1lb) potatoes and 450g (1lb) celeriac, peeled and cut into chunks in lightly salted boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender.
• When the lentils are just tender, stir in 150g (5oz) finely chopped mushrooms, 4 tbsp mushroom ketchup or brown fruity sauce, and 1 tsp each of thyme, rosemary and oregano. Cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Preheat the oven to 200℃ (180℃ fan)/400°F/gas mark 6.
• Mix 1 tbsp cornflour with a little water to a smooth paste and stir in. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste, then spoon into a large ovenproof dish.
• When the potatoes are cooked, drain well. Add 50g (2oz) butter and 4tbsp milk and mash well. Carefully spoon the mash over the lentil mixture.
• Bake in the centre of the oven for about 20 minutes until the top is crisp and golden. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving

LENTIL AND MIXED-VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

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.

LENTIL RICE AND VEGGIE BAKE

Steps:

• Place the rice and 1 cup water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Place lentils in a pot with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion and garlic. Mix in tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce. Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
• In a casserole dish, mix the rice, lentils, and vegetables. Top with remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

LENTIL AND MIXED VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• MIx lentils, broth, salt and pepper in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender.
• Stir in veggies and soup.
• Cover and cook on low heat about 30 minutes or until veggies are tender.

BAKED LENTILS AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Add the oil to a saucepan over medium heat; let oil get heated.
• Add in onion, bell peppers, and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in stock, lentils, tomatoes, seasonings, and broccoli; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese; cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.